While you can also use it to warm up your muscles pre-workout, many reviewers mention it’s been very helpful for soothing sore muscles after intense workouts. The Hypervolt 2 offers speeds of up to 2,700 percussions per minute and three levels of pressure to help alleviate post-workout aches, soreness, and stiffness. Plus, it’s lighter than the original Hypervolt, has a longer battery life, and features a more streamlined design. Athletes on a budget looking for more intense massage gun therapy and people who want and can tolerate deep tissue massage.

Our expert tester trialled a range of massage guns over a three-week period, using them after a wide range of exercises, from weightlifting and running to HIIT and yoga. They considered how easy each massage gun was to control, how smoothly it moved over the skin and whether the different massage head attachments were effective, as well as the practicality and intuitiveness of each massager's controls and overall design.With up to 200 minutes cordless run time from a single charge, this portable massaging tool offers complete freedom of movement and enough time to target aching muscles all over the body. It comes with a convenient USB charging cable for charging.

Noise: Not listed | Stall Force: 20 lbs | Weight: 1 lbs | Customizability: 3 head attachments, 3 speeds | Battery Life: 2.5 hours | Our Overall Rating: 4.9/5 MASSAGE HEADS: Cholas Deep Tissue Muscle Massager Comes With 10 Replacement Heads And Handheld Design Allow You To Reach Every Muscle. 10 Massage Heads to Meet All Muscle Relaxation Needs. Provides A Relaxing Massage Experience.Activate The Muscles. Greatly Reduce Muscle Recovery Time. Plus The Set Includes A Case Simplifying Storage And Transportation. Sams L, et al. (2023). The effect of percussive therapy on musculoskeletal performance and experiences of pain: A systematic literature review. The Hyperice Hypervolt 2 is a powerful massage gun that effectively loosens tight muscles, but its percussion is quite intense, even on the lowest setting. Ultimately, we found it too intense and uncomfortable to include in our list of top recommendations. At 0.9 pounds, RENPHO's Mini Massage Gun is the lightest option on our list, making it easily portable with or without the included carrying case. We like that it can be gripped perfectly with the palm of your hand, making it comfortable and easy to use.What impressed us most was that, even when used on its highest settings, the Hydragun was extremely quiet during our tests, perhaps even quieter than our otherwise top-scoring Power Plate Mini+. We measured its noise output at 30dB, which is approximately the same as most electric toothbrushes. Mueller SM, et al. (2021). Effects, side effects and contraindications of relaxation massage during pregnancy: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Generally, a higher price tag will indicate a more reliable product and, when fully charged, a decent massage gun should last for a few days to a week, based on around 15 minutes' use per day. Men's Health Lab ApprovedTo prevent the massage gun from overheating, always follow the time limit set in place by the manufacturer.

Noise: 45 dB | Stall Force: 30 lbs | Weight: 1.9 lbs | Customizability: 6 head attachments, 6 speeds | Battery Life: 3 hours | Our Overall Rating: 4.8/5 Best for those looking for a compact massage gun that's easier to hold and carry—and more budget-friendly—than larger devices. That said, you don’t have to go to a professional to see results. Percussive massagers — also known as massage guns — provide short bursts of pressure into your muscle tissue.The Hyperice App is capable of leading accomplished athletes through comprehensive programing for a competitive edge. A variety of textured attachments combined with a speedy 2700 PPM effectively releases the tightest trigger points and muscle groups. Noise: 42 dB | Stall Force: Not listed | Weight: 1.3 lbs | Customizability: 4 head attachments, 4 speeds | Battery Life: 5 hours | Our Overall Rating: 5/5 Natasha Caleel, a licensed occupational therapist and corrective exercise specialist, uses it with clients regularly and finds it to be a great option for athletes at all levels as well as those trying to reduce muscle tension after a tough day at work.