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Wall Squats, Planks Once a Week May Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
Wall Squats, Planks Once a Week May Help Lower Your Blood Pressure. Performing isometric exercises like wall squats and planks just a few times per week may help lower blood pressure. VioletaStoimenova/E+/Getty Images Just one or two isometric exercise sessions per week may help lower blood pressure in the short term, according to a new study. Performing isometric exercises, such as wall squats and planks, three times a week may provide long-term benefits. Experts say people beginning an isometric exercise program should start slowly and build up their routine over time. Isometric exercises, even if done only occasionally, could help.