Confused about strength training and calories burned on MFP

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CAlexRose
CAlexRose Posts: 33 Member
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According to MFP, "Strength training (weight lifting, weight training)" at 45 minutes burned 165 calories for me. I did:


Sets; Reps; Weight per set
Leg Extension
3 sets
8 reps
85 lbs

Leg Press
3 sets
8 reps
275 lbs

Leg Curls
3 sets
9 reps
85lbs

Front Squats, Barbell
3 sets
7 reps
145 lbs


Leg Press
3 sets
8 reps
315 lbs

3 8 315
Pull Ups (pull-ups)
4 sets
6 reps
162 lbs (my full body weight on the bar)

Standing Calf Raises
3 sets
6 reps
160 lbs

At a glance, does 165 calories sound about right?

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  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,293 Member
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    That may be a bit on the low side, depending on intensity, fitness level, strength, age, weight, gender, etc. FYI, most of the calories burned from strength training occurs for the 48 hours after a workout as the muscles repair themselves.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,701 Member
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    According to MFP, "Strength training (weight lifting, weight training)" at 45 minutes burned 165 calories for me. I did:


    Sets; Reps; Weight per set
    Leg Extension 3 8 85
    Leg Press 3 8 275
    Leg Curls 3 9 85
    Front Squats, Barbell, 3 7 145
    Leg Press 3 8 315
    Pull Ups (pull-ups) 4 6 162 (my full body weight on the bar)
    Standing Calf Raises 3 6 160

    At a glance, does 165 calories sound about right?
    How much do you weigh?
  • CAlexRose
    CAlexRose Posts: 33 Member
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    According to MFP, "Strength training (weight lifting, weight training)" at 45 minutes burned 165 calories for me. I did:


    Sets; Reps; Weight per set
    Leg Extension 3 8 85
    Leg Press 3 8 275
    Leg Curls 3 9 85
    Front Squats, Barbell, 3 7 145
    Leg Press 3 8 315
    Pull Ups (pull-ups) 4 6 162 (my full body weight on the bar)
    Standing Calf Raises 3 6 160

    At a glance, does 165 calories sound about right?
    How much do you weigh?

    162 lbs
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,701 Member
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    According to MFP, "Strength training (weight lifting, weight training)" at 45 minutes burned 165 calories for me. I did:


    Sets; Reps; Weight per set
    Leg Extension 3 8 85
    Leg Press 3 8 275
    Leg Curls 3 9 85
    Front Squats, Barbell, 3 7 145
    Leg Press 3 8 315
    Pull Ups (pull-ups) 4 6 162 (my full body weight on the bar)
    Standing Calf Raises 3 6 160

    At a glance, does 165 calories sound about right?
    How much do you weigh?

    162 lbs
    Sounds a little low, but maybe only by 30 calories.
  • Bankman1989
    Bankman1989 Posts: 1,116 Member
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    That seems pretty low. I weigh 220 pounds or so. If i did those weights and reps i would have burned about 600 calories. i would think you burned at least 200-250.
  • Bankman1989
    Bankman1989 Posts: 1,116 Member
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    According to MFP, "Strength training (weight lifting, weight training)" at 45 minutes burned 165 calories for me. I did:


    Sets; Reps; Weight per set
    Leg Extension 3 8 85
    Leg Press 3 8 275
    Leg Curls 3 9 85
    Front Squats, Barbell, 3 7 145
    Leg Press 3 8 315
    Pull Ups (pull-ups) 4 6 162 (my full body weight on the bar)
    Standing Calf Raises 3 6 160

    At a glance, does 165 calories sound about right?
    How much do you weigh?

    162 lbs

    So you did 142 total reps taking approximately 2025 mins to complete them. i typically do a lot more reps pers exercise about 100 or so per. I would say about 250.
  • CAlexRose
    CAlexRose Posts: 33 Member
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    Thanks guys! I will add an additional 50 calories to my meals...I formatted the original post to so you can read it easier (wish we can do HTML or Rich formatting).
  • CAlexRose
    CAlexRose Posts: 33 Member
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    According to MFP, "Strength training (weight lifting, weight training)" at 45 minutes burned 165 calories for me. I did:


    Sets; Reps; Weight per set
    Leg Extension 3 8 85
    Leg Press 3 8 275
    Leg Curls 3 9 85
    Front Squats, Barbell, 3 7 145
    Leg Press 3 8 315
    Pull Ups (pull-ups) 4 6 162 (my full body weight on the bar)
    Standing Calf Raises 3 6 160

    At a glance, does 165 calories sound about right?
    How much do you weigh?

    162 lbs

    So you did 142 total reps taking approximately 2025 mins to complete them. i typically do a lot more reps pers exercise about 100 or so per. I would say about 250.

    "2025 min"?

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