How To Burn More Calories Lifting Weights (Do These 3 Things)
One of the biggest differences between weight lifting vs cardio is that while lifting weights is great for building muscle, it’s not so …
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March 14, 2026
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Hope you enjoyed this one! As mentioned in the video, these methods are not ideal if you'd like to prioritize building muscle and strength. But for those who are up for a challenge and looking for a way to burn more calories within their weights workouts without sacrificing gains, give this a shot! Here's a link to the full article and workout we covered: https://builtwithscience.com/burn-more-calories-lifting/
Wosw, I had never seen such an informative, down to the point, with science and practical video on YouTube before. ❤ Thank you!!!
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BS!! 😂 I was eating terrible. When I first started my health journey back in 2010. I didn't know what I was doing, so I walked 4 miles every day and went to the gym twice a week and lost 100 pounds in 5 months. So what are you talking about? i didn't eat healthy until 2 years later when someone told how I should be eating. That's 2 years. I was eating terrible. And lost weight. I started eating healthy for other health reasons. Like Blood Pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.
Does it lose man boobs😢
So do CrossFit
This is great advice! Reminds me of some of the principles in the hermq program I did. Saw amazing results!
This video is super helpful! Definitely going to incorporate these strategies into my next workout.
Great tips! 💪 I always forget about the importance of rest between sets. Thanks for the reminder!
Interesting points! Since starting the HermQ program, I've noticed a huge difference in my calorie burn during workouts 🔥.
I agree with focusing on form. I learned that the hard way. HermQ really drilled that into me!
How much time for each exercise? Thanks!
Thank you
I just did this workout for the first time. 3 set of each. this is the hardest I’ve worked out in a long time. This is gonna be my workout from now on.
So if I’m working out 5 days per week and I have a lot of fat to lose, should I do the circuits 2-3 times per week and then do heavy lifting the other 2-3 times per week or should I just concentrate on circuits all week? Right now I do a heavy lifting split with a short core circuit 4 days per week and then I do cardio and and ab workout on the fifth day. I take a long brisk walk on my off days and I’m working up my endurance to be able to jog then run. The scale is barely budging right now, even with serious diet tracking though so I think I need to change things.
Thank you for being honest, no B.S. and giving great advice. I wish I found you sooner.
Just have sex every time you're not in the gym. Boom. Extra calories burned.
Actually lifting weights burns a ton of calories! do it as a circuit semi cardio workout. Intervals! Do enough weights to give you resistance but not kills your joints. depends on skills. but after a set go workout another body part, you can do all upper body workouts as a circuit. it's not for looks, but effective for losing weight and gaining and maintaining strength, dont forget to stretch! Cardio is awesome, punching bug works wonders! throw kicks in! make it a full body workout! don't go for muscle fatigue and over doing stuff!
Great video and tips!
I'm obese some of these workouts ain't possible
What if i don't wanna go to the gym and i have a 25 pound weight can i lose weight just lifting that?
Do this circuit.You need a kettlebell and a pair of dumbbells.
30 seconds dumbbell burpee x renegade row
30 seconds kettlebell swings
30 seconds plyo pushups (do on knees or wall if ur a beginner)
30 seconds jump lunges (add weight if advanced)
30 seconds cross body mountain climbers
30 seconds plank press ups (do on knees if ur a beginner)
1 minute rest
Repeat until close to muscle failure.
Thank you so much..
Ok so are all 3 circuits done in one work out session? And if so how many times a week is it recommended?
we have to make 3 circuits at same day?
Wow it was really helpful i am going to try it from today 🙌
Unfortunately A video terrible video .!!! Misleading information .!!!
I train all my muscles groups and flip tires plus hammer. Also sled carries. I also lift my 452 pound sister on my back and walk up and down The hallway. 😂
How many caloires will I brun?
You didn’t explain how many reps on the circuit exercises though
Hey so do you suggest doing this workout only 3-4 times a week to burn fat and build muscle alone or is this as an alternative to doing other workouts during the week?
Does this workout suitable for women also?
Why not just do cardio after weights sessions?? Ultimately as long as the required amount of calories are burnt i don't see the point of changing to superset workouts?
I need a chart with examples