I see what you mean about having some muscle hardness no matter what you do. And honestly im not trying to get ripped or anything. Most people like having the bloated look and I am one of them, but at the same time wishing my muscles were as hard as they are flexed.

Also i understand if someone was a beginner this wouldn't apply but the part about "resting neurol tone" I seem to have alot of that.

Maybe it would have to do with my rest between sets or total work my muscles endure. I don't know lol

But I can't figure out why I can lift massive amounts of weight...have alot of mass with tons of strength but my muscles are somewhat soft in a relaxing state.