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The best massage gun worth buying

Our pick is the Therabody Theragun. Below: why, what actually matters when buying one, what to get for less, the step up, and whether today's price is a good one.

The massage gun

Therabody Theragun

Works a tight calf or a knotted shoulder in a couple of minutes, and the Theragun's triangle handle lets you reach your own back.

Buy it for
Runners, lifters, anyone who wakes up stiff.
Skip it if
You want something for the gym bag. A mini massage gun is lighter.

What actually matters when buying a massage gun

  1. Amplitude, how far the head moves. Deeper strokes reach bigger muscles.
  2. A handle shape that lets you reach your own back.
  3. Noise, if you use it in front of the TV.

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