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If your doctor determines that it's simply a strained lower back, I'd record yourself squatting and deadlifting (or whatever caused the injury) and submit it for a form check (here, /r/fitness, /r/formcheck, etc.). As for accelerating the healing of a lower back strain, I'd use a heating pad while sleeping, refrain from…
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In these types of posts, it would help to establish common ground in terms of what you already know and/or plan on doing. Do you understand the basics of nutrition? I.e. energy balance/CICO and the role of different macronutrients. In terms of exercise, what are your goals? Pick up a reputable program that aligns with them.
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Yes but be sure to not overestimate calories burned.
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Exercise does not increase one's allotment of sodium in the app, however over consuming sodium is not a concern for the vast majority of the population (unless you're in the very small minority and are sodium sensitive).
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Be in a caloric deficit and you'll lose weight.
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Low frequency traditional bro-splits are suboptimal for everyone, even geared lifters. More advanced lifters usually develop some sort of split organically based on their needs. For example, they figure out the frequency of squatting and deadlifting that works for them and then string the days together in a way that…
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The main issue with gloves is that they'll limit your grip strength due to restricting hand movement and increasing the effective diameter of the thing you're gripping. Using straps will significantly decrease the amount of damage your hands will receive if that's a limiting factor.
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Try organizing your training better. The first day is almost all upper body push related and the second day is half legs and half upper body pull. If you're lifting 4x/week total already (if I read that correctly), then either do an UL split or push-pull split. E.g.: UL: Day 1: bench, OHP, pull ups, rows, etc. Day 2:…
