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Hypertension Warm Up Protocol

A hypertension warm up protocol uses easy cardio and progressive sets to avoid cold-start pressure spikes before intervals or heavy lifting.

A hypertension warm up protocol ramps heart rate with five to ten minutes easy cardio, dynamic mobility, and light rehearsal sets—reducing sudden pressure spikes from cold-start sprints or heavy singles. Avoid jumping straight to max lifts or interval all-outs.

Include steady breathing cues between sets.

Common questions

  • Can you skip warm up if time is short?

    Shortening warm up raises spike risk with hypertension—trim main sets or choose moderate intensity instead. Five minutes easy movement beats jumping into heavy squats cold.

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