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These five simple exercises could lower your risk of a heart attack
AOL.com • • health
Key Points:
- New research published in Radiology shows that stronger back and chest muscles are linked to a significantly lower risk of heart attacks and death, with below-average muscle mass associated with an 85% higher risk of death and 58% higher risk of heart attack over 10 years.
- The study analyzed CT heart scans from 1,722 adults using AI, focusing on skeletal muscles visible in the scans, mainly back muscles, pectoral muscles, and intercostal muscles between the ribs.
- Personal trainer Edwina Jenner recommends five beginner-friendly exercises to strengthen chest and back muscles: dumbbell bent-over rows, chest presses, single arm lunge rows, wall press-ups, and reverse flys, emphasizing starting with light weights and proper form.
- Jenner advises alternating between pushing (chest) and pulling (back) exercises for balanced workouts and suggests performing these exercises twice a week to build strength and confidence gradually.
- The article also highlights common heart attack symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, and changes in skin color, urging awareness alongside physical fitness efforts.
