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@Light_EDDed, Like @TGR says, pick a single goal. You couldn't meaningfully train for track sprinting and distance cycling simultaneously- weight lifting is no different.
You say you didn't see muscle development with stronglifts , but you did . Lifting heavier = muscle development. Like TGR says stronglifts will get you strong , but won't get you ripped or swole. Thats not what it's for.
Stick with a program for a while too- results take time! You wont get ripped in 4 weeks, it takes months to see real progress and years to properly develop. There are no shortcuts .
Make sure you get nutrition and rest correct too- if you're not fuelling and recovering properly and in line with your goals you will not see the results you want
Pick a goal, a single goal. then start a program that matches that goal . stick with it , dont deviate from the program too much. If I were starting out , and both aesthetics and strength were important I'd do one of the following two:
6 Months stronglifts followed by a bodybuilding or power building program
Take 6 months to build your strength base and nail technique on compound lifts . Don't fret about being ripped for these 6 months . Assuming you eat enough and stick with it, you'll get much stronger.
Once you have a good base, switch to a more bodybuilding focussed routine and diet. Your improved technique, strength base and work capacity from 6 months stronglifts will help you no end here. Lots of old school body builders like Arnold did something a bit like this .
Straight to a powebuilding routine
This will build strength and size . You wont get as strong as by doing something like stronglifts, nor will you get as swole as doing a full on bodybuilding routine , but you will have a decent balance of a bit of both. Pay attention to you diet, you will have to track macros . Mike Matthews Bigger Leaner Stronger program is good for this . Stick with in for 6 months before considering other options