Key result
A systematic review of 7 studies found that chronic isometric handgrip training for 6 to 10 weeks reduces office blood pressure in hypertensive adults, while acute responses remain unclear.
Why the study?
Does isometric handgrip exercise improve cardiovascular variables in hypertensive adults?
Population
Hypertensive adults (7 studies included)
Design
Systematic_review
Follow-up
6 to 10 weeks (for chronic studies)
Authors
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Supports adding isometric handgrip training to hypertension management; extends nonpharmacologic options while leaving acute effects open.
Systematic Review
Does isometric handgrip exercise improve cardiovascular variables in hypertensive adults?
Chronic isometric handgrip training reduces blood pressure in hypertensive patients, but evidence on acute effects and other cardiovascular variables remains limited.
Farah et al. (2017) conducted a systematic review in Hypertension. Isometric handgrip exercise was evaluated on Cardiovascular variables (blood pressure, heart rate variability, oxidative stress). A systematic review of 7 studies found that chronic isometric handgrip training for 6 to 10 weeks reduces office blood pressure in hypertensive adults, while acute responses remain unclear.
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