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.

It involves nothing but a wall and your own body.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. While many types of ...

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, ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Isometric exercises, like planks and wall sits, maybe a superior option for lowering blood pressure. Charday Penn/Getty Images New research suggests that low-impact, isometric ...