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Definitely true about progress being in the kitchen and bed . Hard to get stronger without them both being generally correct .
2hrs is a looong session. Shorter and intense sounds good as others have said .
Age can come into it with frequency. I couldn't do a 5 day spilt lifting heavy anymore at 40 plus. Would take me too long to recover
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Yeah. Ideally a bit of both.
Yeah, I suppose I haven't hit my plateau yet and should continue with the plan I'm on until I do. Theoretically, it hits all the major muscle groups I have found lacking in the past so maybe just gradually adding weight till I max out is the way for now, and then potentially sit down and set some goals as well otherwise WHY I'm working out will become a question.
Thanks for the heads up, will take a look
This I think is my main problem - I've got a chip on my shoulder about not putting on a load of body fat or getting that 'bulk phase' look, but it's potentially acting at a detriment to muscular gains. Much like cycling, I imagine strenght/swoleness gains are primarily actually made in bed and in the kitchen..(?)
Also as @starfish&coffee says, I think maybe focussing on shorter harder sessions would be beneficial - potentially a 5 day split with an hour each session instead of the 3x2hrs I'm doing atm. Less volume but higher quality etc etc.
Thanks also to @Ptown, @zooeyzooey and @Tenderloin. I've read and appreciate your replies but don't have specific responses - thanks though.
Big takeaway, as is often the case for noobs; Eat more, lift heavier.