Wall sits and isometric holds may help lower blood pressure

Neuroscientist Janet Peets says isometric holds helped bring down her blood pressure after it hit 230/110, citing a 2023 analysis of 270 studies that ranked isometric exercise best for lowering BP, led by wall sits and handgrip holds. Cardiologist Dr Vimlesh Pandey says such training may cut systolic pressure by 5-10 mmHg but should complement standard treatment.