A tester with sensitive calf muscles worried about the power of the M3 Pro—it’s 70 pounds of stall force is the most of our picks—but the variety of attachments allowed them to mix and match until they found a comfortable fit (the ball or fork felt the best on the lowest speed). For post-activity recovery, relaxation, or targeted attention on a tight spot, spend one to two minutes per area, holding the massage gun gently but steadily on knots or tender areas as tolerated. It comes with a handle extender, which in our tests proved helpful for reaching hard-to-access areas like the upper back and (from certain positions) the lower extremities. For example, if you want to ease shoulder tightness but have limited range of motion in that area, contorting yourself for a massage gun might not be a good idea. Some online reviews criticized the battery life, and after a full charge we estimated that it would need a recharge after about six hours—still good, but short of the advertised limit of eight hours (higher power levels drain the battery faster).

We also noted the attachments’ material (plastic, closed-cell foam, lighter foam) and stability (a few attachments popped out mid-massage). The power screen can sometimes be hard to see; as opposed to other devices that show power level or battery life digitally, the blue bars on the left and right side are thin and not that visible in settings with limited light. I have trouble with knots in my back, neck, and shoulders pretty often, and having this at home is SO nice. We like the ability to cycle up and down through all five speeds, a feature that none of our other picks have.For large and bulky items, many of our courier partners will bring the item to your premises on upper floors if there is a working lift.

Please remember, if the package was signed for without a damage note, we only have up to 48 hours to lodge a claim with the courier for the contents of the package after which, claims may not get accepted free of charge. We promote various coupon codes via different channels and expressly state their validity on each channel. A light at the bottom of the Hypervolt 2’s handle broadcasts the battery life in green, yellow, or red, which is a nice touch (the Theragun Prime relies on LED lights). But to check the integrity of the motor, we ran the device unattended for 15 minutes straight at various speeds and noticed just a bit of warmth.Do not use it on sensitive skin areas, inflamed body areas, sores or open wound areas, or areas with poor blood circulation. The Vybe Premium Muscle Massage Gun is nearly identical to the Ekrin Athletics B37, one of our picks, save for a few key features: It has a lower stall force (30 pounds versus 56 pounds), a shorter amplitude (10 mm versus 12 mm), and a less-generous warranty (90 days versus lifetime). He is passionate about making fitness reporting accessible to people of all levels, whether they’re serious marathoners or first-time gym-goers. The Sharper Image Power Percussion Deep Tissue Massager is a relatively inexpensive model with six speeds, six attachments, and an easy-to-read digital display on the back of the device that indicates speed level and battery life.