How many calories do you burn lifting weights, really?
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 ...