The hard truth about building muscle

Is it better to train for aesthetics or for health?

Points to consider:

• Building noticeable muscle naturally can take years.
• There's a lot of information about how to gain muscle, which is good, but it leaves room for misinformation.
• People increasingly want quick results, leading them to follow careless solutions or simply waste more time trying every trendy "holy grail."
• Creatine and whey protein are by far the best supplements for improving muscle mass gains, but they aren't anabolic steroids; you won't gain 5 kg of muscle a month just by taking them.
• Aside from whey protein and creatine monohydrate, most supplements are useless or practically ineffective and a waste of money.
• Training with high or low repetitions is a misconception; you should take advantage of the benefits offered by both approaches.
• Compound (or multi-joint) movements are far more efficient at gaining muscle mass than isolation exercises, especially if you're a beginner.
• Machines are very useful, especially if your only concern is building muscle, but we can conclude that free weights are "better." However, it's more difficult for people to attach to the "correct" technique, and sometimes they're afraid of dying under a barbell.
• Don't be a victim of your genetics. Just because you're not going to be the next Mr. Olympia doesn't mean you simply have the worst genetics in the world. You can improve a lot by doing most things right. Try to be better than your past self, not better than someone who "has good genetics." "

Aesthetics or Health:

This is an interesting question since most people who go to the gym aren't as interested in their health as they are in their aesthetics. A good physique, let's say more like a Greek statue than an Open category bodybuilder, is an indicator of good health.