Holding a Plank May Lower Blood Pressure Better Than High

Key Takeaways

Isometric exercises, like planks or wall sits, may lower blood pressure more effectively than other types of workouts.

These static moves are easy to do at home and don’t require equipment or long workout sessions.

Experts recommend combining isometric exercises with aerobic and resistance training for optimal blood pressure control.

You might not need to move that much to improve your blood pressure. In a 2023 meta-analysis, researchers found that static isometric exercises—movements that engage muscles without movement—may be more effective than other types of workouts at lowering blood pressure.

Still, experts emphasize that aerobic exercise, resistance training, and high-intensity interval training remain beneficial for cardiovascular health.

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