BONDIR R2 PRO Massage Gun - Articulating Deep Tissue Back Massager with Extension Handle and 7X Heads Including Heated Attachment

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The LED panel on the Sonic has all the speeds and battery life listed in one place, so it's easy to read. Supervising editor Ingrid Skjong is a certified personal trainer ( The National Academy of Sports Medicine) and previously covered fitness at Wirecutter. Otherwise, if you're new to percussive therapy this is a good option that gives you the full experience without breaking the bank. You cannot cycle both up and down through the five speeds (in contrast to the Therabody Theragun Prime’s interface, which allows for that); instead, each touch of the screen’s fingerprint icon advances the speed up.

It walks you through exactly how and where to use your device for treating specific ailments, like leg cramps or lower back pain, or to accompany workouts, be it pre- or post-session. The 20 pounds of stall force is the lowest of any of our picks, so people looking for more power and a deeper massage might look for a different massager.Bondir R2 Pro Relieve and Recover Percussive Massage Gun in Black is the all-inclusive percussion massager that offers powerful, yet quiet relief. The app has built-in massage routines that focus on specific body parts or to help you get to sleep. Mechanical stimulation of a muscle [with a device like the Theragun] causes increased blood flow and the release of histamines to the stimulated area. Ingrid Skjong is a supervising editor on the appliance team, focusing on the likes of ranges, refrigerators, dryers, and dishwashers. It’s also Bluetooth enabled, which allows you to pair it with your phone and follow guided programs via the companion app.

The Relax is larger, with two additional attachments and a wider range of intensity levels, but I prefer the Move, which is more compact. This massage gun has a curved neck that can adjust into five positions, but it was hard to move—we had to either use two hands or brace the device against the body and adjust from there.

Powerful Percussion heps to relax muscles and ease tension which can also lead to increased mobility. Massage guns, also known as percussive therapy devices, help relax and soothe sore muscles, whether you’re an athlete or just hunching over a desk all day. We ran the device unattended until the auto shutoff kicked in, and we felt no indications of overheating. The Renpho R4 Pro Massage Gun doesn't look as sophisticated as the other massage guns on this list, but it is still effective. My one gripe with the Elite is that it's supposed to be one of Theragun's quieter massage gun models, but I still thought it was on the louder side, especially as you amp up the power.

We’re also testing the Gravity Relax Heated Massager, which advertises 30 speed levels and has six attachments. The Theragun Mini second generation maintains the same solid ergonomic handle that the original Mini has to make up its compact shape. Because of its size, some might gravitate towards using it for travel, but the two-hour battery life would necessitate also packing a charger.A massage gun might appeal to you if you feel the effects of hunching over a phone or computer regularly or any other work-related aches and pains; if you face chronic tight spots, sore muscles, or other soft-tissue complaints; or if you simply enjoy the sensation of a percussive massage. Fork: Use the Fork attachment to treat knots in large muscles groups like the quads or sensitive, tender areas such as traps, calves, and feet.

Despite its five speeds (640 ppm to 3,200 ppm) and 12 mm amplitude, the Mebak 3 felt less powerful than comparably labeled models, but that wasn’t necessarily a drawback. Why we like it: Some massage guns with a long handle feel like you have to guide them along the muscles, but the Therabody Theragun Mini 2nd Generation needs no such push—it’s as easy as dragging a paint brush.Design: Although massage guns have a standard shape, we looked at the designs and materials that make up each massage gun.