1) Can Someone With Prehypertension Lift Weights? 2) What Is

Posted on Fri, 12 Apr 2019

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Question :
1) Can someone with prehypertension lift weights?
2) What is the maximum weight someone with prehypertension can lift? Can someone who is 100kg body weight squat and lift safely 80kg?

100kg is 220 pounds
80 kg is 176 pounds.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, weightlifting can be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr XXXXXXX Goel Orthopedic surgeon.
Prehypertension is not a deterrent to weight lifting -any exercises is generally beneficial in pre hypertension.
Now the weights- As such there is no limit to lifting weight for weightlifters but you must keep in mind about your training and physical Condition .
I hope to have answered your question. Please feel free to ask any other question.

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