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@gtaylor1986 I’m a first year bro I know nothing. Furthermore I’m asking about high blood pressure as it relates to a very niche topic- powerlifting. I know it’s abnormal, which is precisely why I am asking for advice from people that also do this similarly abnormal hobby involving lifting 1000s...

@gtaylor1986 Haha almost none I’m a med student all I do is work out and study ☹️

@trumpeter2 Nope

@annetteg This is interesting.. i definitely use the valsalva maneuver during compound lifts but never though it would impact my readings for the rest of the day. I do measure in the morning roughly 20 hours after being in gym and still see high readings. I’ve seen that they recommend that...

@pinetowntree Thanks I look forward to checking these out!!

@sh419ob Haha I don’t think my biceps are that big unfortunately but certainly larger than the average person. I’ll have to ask my doc about this.

@nuovacreatura Hey sorry for the very late update. My blood pressure stayed elevated for the past year in 130-140s and even as high as 150s in doctors office. I ended up getting a referral to cardiologist who did a ekg that was concerning for LVH. He was concerned about either that or aortic...

@jkb2011 Yes I plan to watch my sodium and increase cardio x At 23 I can’t imagine my kidneys would be having issues with my current level of salt (I meal prep and eat very clean). I take 5 mg of creatine daily and have seen some anecdotal eveidence that suggests it could elevate sbp, although...

@twippoh66 I’m 6’1’ and weight 195. I haven’t measured my body fat percentage but I’m certainly under 15% (abs are visible). I’m in the gym lifting 10 hours a week but I don’t do any cardio which may be apart of my problem. It still seems unusual for someone my age I’m fairly active despite not...

Hey quick question here hoping someone may have some anecdotal experience as I have struggled to find any evidence based studies that address my question. I am a 23 yro healthy male that has been powerlifting quite heavily over the past 2-3 years. It's come to my attention that I have high...