> According to physics, it would require 0 Jules. However, to keep the 
> object stationary against the force of gravity, the muscles in your arm 
> are having to continually expend chemical energy. But how the **** do you 
> compute how much energy that is??

If your heart rate monitor shows calories burned then just use this (with 
and without the object), should give a rough approximation.

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