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Weight lifting and BP

Weight lifting and BP

Does weight lifting raise bp for a long period of time or just temporarily? I have anxiety that causes my bp to rise, but now I have been reading that lifting will make it rise as well. Now Should I wait to be anxiety/stress free to lift? Doesn't weight lifting help reduce stress?  I am afraid to lift. If anyone can offer any insight, please do.
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regular strength training raises blood pressure during the actual act of lifting but helps to lower blood pressure overall (resting bp).

Generally, you see a drop in blood pressure about 5-10 minutes after cardiovascular exercise and about 30 minutes following strength training.
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