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How many calories do you burn lifting weights, really?

How many calories do you burn lifting weights, really?

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 06, 2025 · 12 min read

Weight lifting does not torch calories as fast as running, but for men it can reshape how many calories you burn all day. Here is how many calories lifting weights burns, how it compares to cardio, and how to program your training for real fat loss. “Most guys wildly overestimate how many calories they burn ...

Neutral grip pulldown: how to build your back while protecting your shoulders

Neutral grip pulldown: how to build your back while protecting your shoulders

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Nov 26, 2025 · 9 min read

The traditional lat pulldown is a staple for back width, but it forces your shoulders into a position that can cause long-term impingement. Here is why the neutral grip variation offers the same muscle growth with superior joint mechanics. “The neutral grip pulldown is rarely just an alternative for variety; for many of my patients, ...

Does creatine help you lose weight or just add water weight?

Does creatine help you lose weight or just add water weight?

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Nov 24, 2025 · 14 min read

Creatine will not melt fat away on its own, but it can help you train harder, keep more muscle during a cut, and improve how your body looks at the same body weight if you use it the right way. “People ask me all the time, ‘does creatine help you lose weight or make you ...

Bro split training: Does the classic bodybuilder routine still work?

Bro split training: Does the classic bodybuilder routine still work?

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Nov 20, 2025 · 15 min read

The classic bro split workout hits each muscle group once a week with high volume. Here is what the science says about muscle growth, strength, and whether this old-school plan still holds up. “A bro split can absolutely build muscle if you respect the basics: enough weekly volume, hard sets close to failure, and smart ...

Maximize your workouts with hormone-focused training tips

Maximize your workouts with hormone-focused training tips

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Aug 06, 2025 · 12 min read

To truly maximize your workouts with hormone focused strategies, you need more than a hard training plan — you need to train, eat, and recover in ways that support testosterone, growth hormone, and cortisol balance. “If you want to maximize your workouts with hormone focused training, think less about crushing yourself every day and more ...

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