Can lifting weights bulk up muscle and eventually further constrict blood flow exacerbating high blood pressur

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Can lifting weights bulk up muscle and eventually further constrict blood flow exacerbating high blood pressur

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2007-09-20 02:24:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases

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Muscle actually needs a better blood supply, so building more of that won't hurt. The problem is, most competitive weight lifters also carry around a substantial amount of fat. That's not good, and it can exacerbate preexisting hypertension.

2007-09-20 02:31:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Check with your doctor. I thought exercise was generally recommended for people with high blood pressure.

2007-09-20 09:28:53 · answer #2 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋