What are some good strength training exercises for weight loss?

They say that we need to increase our body's metabolic rate to burn more calories. However, I've heard that to increase the metabolic rate, we need to increase the proportion of muscle in our bodies. Of course, my primary goal is to exercise for my health.

Nevertheless, as killing two birds with one stone for dieting and health,

I'm curious what strength training exercises are good for weight loss that I can do at home in the evening.