No matter the size, check that the massage gun comes with different attachments to help you hit hard-to-reach or difficult spots. A Recovapro muscle massage gun repairs muscles after a hard workout, releases muscle tension and reduces soreness.

Before we get into the details of how they work, what they are used for and how to choose the right one for you, here’s a quick look at our top five. South Korea and Brazil had their group finales on Friday, then met in the first knockout round on Monday. It vibrates at an amplitude of 16mm, which is perfect – it has enough of an effect to feel as though it’s tackling underlying muscle tension rather than superficially vibrating against your skin, but it’s not harsh enough to feel like it could do some damage. This means you can apply 50lbs of pressure to it without stopping the motor, which is impressive for a device this size.With an amplification of 12mm, it’s not as powerful as the brand’s other full sized devices, but feels pretty close. It’s surely a good sign that, even though there isn’t extensive evidence to back them up, MacGregor uses massage guns with his clients. Bolstered by celebrity athlete endorsements and viral slow-mo Instagram videos of users pummelling their quads, the best massage guns – the ‘percussive therapy’ devices that look (and sound) a little like a power drill – have rapidly risen in popularity over the past two years.

Also, if you know you bruise easily, make sure the speed and attachment are suitable for your tolerance, Malek says. It’s also quiet, at only 55db at top speed, and lasts for up to three hours on a single USB-C charge. The Theragun attachments are made of a smooth, non-porous ‘closed cell foam’ – it felt the best against my skin, didn’t catch on my clothes and is easy to clean. To use, choose your desired massage head and intensity level and gently move the massager over the part of your body you wish to massage. The Sportneer Elite D9 is encased in a hard aluminum alloy shell, making it quite durable and resistant to accidental drops from different heights.

This product is worth mentioning simply because of its huge usage variety - with 15 head attachments and 7 power level settings. Whether you are a professional athlete, a parent taking care of kids at home, an executive working in an office or a blue-collar worker—you might experience pain at some point in your life which holds you back. The gun is excellent for therapeutic use, muscle relaxation, and especially good for senior citizens to rejuvenate their bodies and improve blood circulation. Priyankaa has written for Stylist’s Strong Women Training Club, where she regularly wrote about diversity in the fitness industry, nutrition tips, training advice and her experience completing various fitness challenges. The Samsung lithium-ion battery inside provides 6 hours of battery life, very impressive for its size.