Strength training found more effective than cardio for lowering blood pressure, latest studies suggest

Strength exercises like squats and planks reduce blood pressure more than cardio according to latest research.
Current guidelines focus on cardio exercise, but new findings indicate strength training should be emphasized.
Strength training lowers blood pressure by over 8 mmHg systolic, compared to under 5 mmHg for aerobic exercise.
Experts say strength exercises work different muscles and increase tension and blood flow to reduce blood pressure.
More studies are needed, but findings suggest strength training should be part of a regimen to lower high blood pressure.