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How Grip Strength Training Can Lower Blood Pressure

Researchers studying pilots in the United States Air Force noticed something curious. Pilots are exposed to intense gravitational forces (G-forces) during flight maneuvers. These forces can cause blood to pool away from the brain, increasing the risk of blackouts. To stay conscious, pilots instinctively and deliberately clench their muscles, especially their hands and forearms, during high-G maneuvers.

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