PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A new study finds that isometric exercise may be the best exercise for lowering your blood pressure. Isometric, also called static exercise, engages your muscles without movement.

Isometric exercises – which involve holding certain poses – can build strength and reduce our blood pressure. All you need to invest is 14 minutes a session, three times a week, to see large benefits.

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If you've ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you've done an isometric exercise. Ta-da! These holds might look simple — after all, ...

Seeking a way to revamp your workout routine and boost its effectiveness? Try incorporating isometric exercises. They’re simpler than they sound. Isometric exercises simply involve squeezing and ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Most people can hold a wall sit for 30–60 seconds, while trained athletes may sustain the ...

When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic or cardio exercises are best. Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an ...