ArticlePhysiological reports2026
Brachial blood flow and pressure responses are unrelated to the greater isometric handgrip tolerance of females compared to males.
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Isometric handgrip (IHG) training lowers blood pressure (BP), but sex differences in fatigability may be confounding. We hypothesized that the greater time-to-fatigue during IHG in females would relate to preserved brachial blood flow, with males exhibiting reductions in flow. Fifteen females and 14 males (18-32 years) completed a fatiguing IHG at 30% of maximum voluntary contraction (MVC). Brachial diameter and blood velocity were assessed with B-mode and Doppler ultrasound, and BP via beat-to-beat finger photoplethysmography. Both sexes exhibited similar non-significant increases in brachial flow during IHG (Δ
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