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How many pounds would i gain from strength training if eating maintenance calories? and will i ever lose it?

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It depends: there are too many variables. It depends are what exercises, the amount of weight, how many repetitions, how many days a week you do them, etc, etc, etc.

Answered 2/19/2015

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