RCTs with interventions of isometric resistance activity
| Author | Year | Size (n) | Intervention(s) (n) | Control (n) | Sex | Activity | Intensity | Frequency | Duration (weeks) | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isometric resistance | ||||||||||
| Badrov et al | 2013 | 24 | 12 | 12 | M/W | Isometric hand grip training | 30% max voluntary contraction | 4×2 min, 3×/w | 10 | SBP 8, DBP 5 mm Hg |
| Millar et al | 2013 | 23 | 13 | 10 | M/W | Isometric hand grip training | 30% max voluntary contraction | 4×2 min, 3×/w | 8 | SBP 5 mm Hg, DBP ns |
| Taylor et al | 2003 | 17 | 9 | 8 | M/W | Isometric hand grip training | 30% max voluntary contraction | 4×2 min, 3×/w | 10 | SBP 19 mm Hg, DBP ns |
DBP, Diastolic blood pressure; ns, not significant; SBP, Systolic blood pressure.