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I’ll agree with those that have bought cheap guns that do the job, no need to pay heaps for a brand, the cheap one I bought on eBay is still working and it definitely helps my recovery
@@Bobafetblue I bought booster m2. 67 euros with shipping to finland. So far so good. Very powerful and battery lasts quite good. Little over 1 week of daily use and about 70% battery left.
@Luis Alberto Pinto Sanchez With most things, I agree with you. Though, there is plenty of stuff out there where you don't get more by paying more. Or at the very least, the difference is pretty minimal, compared to the increased cost. In plenty of cases, the expensive one might be 100% while the cheap is 95%. Is that extra 5% worth paying 6x as much? For most people, probably not. I have a cheap massage gun that I paid $50 for. I've used a nice $300 one. Is the $300 "better"? Well, it feels like it might be a little better, but that could be my perception rather than objectivity. Maybe it has a slightly longer stroke, and maybe it'll last longer, but those are both "maybe". But I do know that the $50 feels great and helps recovery after a workout. So, do I wish I had spent 6x as much? Hell no, it wouldn't be worth it for this particular product. It's hard to compare a precision engineered piece of equipment like a bike to something like this, which is just a motor and a reciprocating arm. It's basically an underpowered Sawzall with a short stroke. Not a lot of engineering needs to go into it, not a lot of precision parts, and material science and metallurgy aren't a factor like they are on a bike.
@Luis Alberto Pinto Sanchez I did do my research. Like I said, I've literally used the higher priced massage guns. Sounds like you're just trying to internally justify spending a lot of money when you might have not needed to.
I’ve had more relief and progress sorting out chronic issues with my glutes, hips, quads and calves in 2 days with a Theragun than I have in 18 months of stretching, massage, physio, dry needling, podiatrist, chiropractic and youtube experts put together.
I don’t even workout. Its just from working at the warehouse that my body aches are ridiculous. These kind of work for a while but it won’t get rid of the pain.
These help with muscle recovery and circulation but you must workout your core and legs along with your back to better your posture and health also stretching
If you’re a serious athlete and aren’t super sensitive (and you have over 100$) then get the B&B massage gun. It’s better than the hypervolt and it works very well and packs more power.
Solid video I plan to get one of these asap. Had to get a spinal fusion at 18 for a horribly herniated disc due to weightlifting. I wasn't being dumb etc. The gym had brought in bars from the squat racks to do clean and jerk on.....go figure I'm the first guy in line to try and throw it above my head with a bar that was a similar shape to a windshield wiper..... Slight curve but not particularly noticeable. When the bar rotated at my chest- the entire bar flexed/popped in the direction of the curve (the left side moved to the rear of me and the right side moved in front of me) ending in a rotated back with 200 lbs on it. Push the bar away as i fell backwards but the damage was done on the awkward down squat.......Both legs useless 3 days later.... totally numb and in serious agony (that word isn't used lightly) 7 Years later I am rebuilt and running pretty strong though I don't lift the same way anymore. Be weary of your bars. Don't trust any bar you haven't checked that day. I walked into a room that was setup with 20 stations to do the lifts in a "speed dating" kind of way with all the guys on the team quickly doing their max to use to compete. The biggest mistake I made was not checking the bar. The main issue is the gym was fairly low budget so unsafe equipment was used for a lot longer if the problem wasn't affecting that lift station- until you try to use it for something else....then life altering injury. I'm leaving this comment on a massager video- but I ended up here from mad tension that can't be relieved by humans hands x D Maybe one or two people check their bars and don't get broke. Would be awesome to see less people end up like me- seriously injured while doing not doing the lift incorrectly(form/execution was not the issue as anyone around could see). Shit happens but maybe not to you after you read this :)
Heck Yeah they work, I have the NAIPO BRAND ...this machine took away my usual after work back pain in minutes. Truly amazing, I'm glad I ordered this because I'm feeling good.
I got one from Ali for like $60, it has like 7 attachments including the cardboard ball and the one that looks like a thumb (i call it the lady pleaser). Speed goes up from 1 to 30, it has a digital display for speed and charge, and it's really quite powerful and with decent battery life. No brands name, experience may wary, and things may be different for the US as opposed to here in Europe, but overall i'm very pleased with this purchase. Oh, and it also came in a nice hard case with a handle.
Hey, im from eastern Europe, i was looking on Alliexpress too. I can get a massage gun with 42 euros shipping included, do you enjoy the massage of this guns, is it enjoyable? Thanks!
@@exovitae it is a tool for specific purpose. It is enjoyable certainly, but i don't use it very often. As always, your experience may vary, but if 42 euros is not a critical expense for you and/or if you have another person to use this massage gun on hard to reach places, then i'd say it's money well spent.
Did the DYI version with a jigsaw, adapter and lacrosse ball. Much louder than theragun but just as effective IMO. These things are criminally overpriced if you're not a chiropractor or something of that nature.
I got one from Costco for $84.99 CDN. That’s cheaper than a 1 hour massage and if it breaks I can but like 9 of them for the cost of a Theragun pro. Only downside to these is that ti get certain spots, like your back, you need another person to use it on you.
I just ordered the Bob and Brad Massage Gun for my fiance... She wants clues for christmas, but I'm not telling her that it's basically for both of us.
Save money on one of these and just go to Wish, Amazon or Ali Express. The reason why there are so many of them that looks so similar is because China is just pumping them out like a mad man. Paying triple digits for one of these is insane. They're just repurposed jigsaw tools, which aren't exactly expensive to begin with. I got mine for £17.10 from Wish, completely unbranded.
Aldine Martinez I’ve got one from China , they’re basically the exact same , all these big company’s are getting them from China as well but just charging 100-200 dollars extra
@@arroncurtis123 Basically this. You can find the Hyperice (for example) under different brands or with no branding at all. My friend Zach has a Hyperice in black with no brand on it. Cost him $50. Came with all six heads.
Tried a couple different ones from from Wish and Ali, but all of them always have one or more issues: - Stall force: most are stalling upon even a slightest resistance, nothing even close to proper brands; - Battery life: Huge lottery here. Few devices lasted reasonable long, couple - only 5 minutes or so. - Build quality: all of them are rubish. They all feel like cheap plastic toys and that plastic degrades very quickly over time. - Wait time: this is a minor issue, but usually when buying things you want them ASAP, not a few weeks later. So if you want to try it out - Ali/Wish can give you good options for a low price. Just know that you are buying yourself a lottery ticket, where you can either get good or bad unit. Also, know that you will be throwing that thing away within short-medium period of time. Conclusion: if it's just a gadget for you - buy chinese stuff, try it out, see if you like it and then when you are ready get a proper one. If you actually need it for recovery, or you are therapist and would use it for your clients - skip the cheap Ali/Wish stuff and just get a serious one with a proper power and good quality control.
@@kseniusnonauskas165 I call BS on this. Mine is absolutely fine. Long battery life, solid plastics and doesn't stall. Same with my friends unbranded hypervolt clone. They're all the same thing. Even the charger for mine works on my sports therapist's hypervolt. Fun fact: ALL of these massage guns, even the hypervolt, are repurposed jigsaw tools. You know the covered hole in the centre of a hypervolt? That's where the allen key would go to adjust the clutch if it was used properly as a jigsaw. Don't be pulled in by snobby branding.
Cookies and YT recommended actually working right for a change. Thanks for the review, was just checking these out yesterday. Narrow it down and pick the Bob and Brad C2 massage gun because of the weight, noise, and price.
I appreciate your honesty , I was looking at this after a car accident . I did physical therapy and two injections. I got discharged but was looking into these
I have Bob and Brad C2. I use everyday after my workout called the Befit got it off Amazon for a little over a hundred dollar's its super quite powerful and comes with a case attachments and I have only charge once every week so no I don't think you need to drop hundreds of dollars on massage gun.
Bob and Brad massage gun seems very well made. Initial impressions are great. Good attention to detail and works well. Great size, not too large, with a soft matte exterior. Very quiet compared to other massage guns as well.
i had to go thru 10 trash reviews to find this gem, your time and effort is appreciated, thank you. I pulled the trigger on this Bob and Brad because in comparison of 18 others. Thanks!
I spent way too much time researching massage guns just to realize that Bob and Brad C2 is prob best. This is my third massage gun. The last 2 tend to be more of a vibrator than a massage device. Not really helpful. The price + performance of C2 looked just like an absolute steal. It is nothing short of amazing! Over the years i’ve gone to their channel when ive had the odd niggle and i've always found their advice to be right "on the money".
I would recommend Bob and Brad massage gun to anyone looking for an affordable and easy solution to muscle aches and pain. My wife and I are athletic people and have been wanting a massage gun for a long time. I have been watching Bob and Brad yt channel for quite some time and I love their videos. When the massage gun arrived it came in a nice zipper carry case and it has five different attachments heads for whatever kind of massage I want and a USB-C charging cable.
Its definitely worth the spend.. how much time and money you save on going to a masseuse! They're awesome for recovery, lifting mood and great for circulation.
I bought the Bob and Brad massage gun as it provides a powerful force for a deep massage. The weight of the gun is perfect and the build is very solid. The battery life is also very good on this gun compare to others.
I needed a massage gun because I’m doing all that other recovery stuff walking 10,000 steps a day really takes a toll on my legs and that massage gun really helps out alot
The $60.00 shipped from china ebay massage gun I bought almost 2 years ago is still doing strong. Gets used bi weekly for at least 2 battery cycles. Great gadget well worth the $
Foam rollers are much cheaper......... because they are a LOT WORSE. These guns are worth their weight in gold. Got tonnes of bruising coming out, flexibility coming back, quality. Life changer.
I used this for over a month and all it did was bounce up and down. I sent it back and went back to a ball and roller. With a ball and roller you can get trigger points better. I'v been training for 10 years with a lot of pro athletes and they don't use these.
@@belalabdurahman1428 Had a fall from 4.5 meters directly on concrete.I felt on my side. a big crack in my skull. but the side of impact! o my god, the pain !! can't walk. how is your experience with it. can it help. They are damn costly. My body hurts so much that the fabrik from clothes is to painfull.
is it just me who doesn't want to and can't multitask during the treatment? I wouldn't definitely be with friends or watch a movie while operating a percussing device, I have a theragun with is very powerful and when I use it I concentrate in following the guidance and timer provided by the app.
There are several good quality guns available now for right at $100. I routinely use the Medocursor on my clients as part of my Massage Therapy practice. They are extremely helpful for the larger muscle groups.
I just bought (3 days) a model for less than 30 quids. Doesn't looks like a "gun" and has a long handle allowing you to reach parts these three items cannot. Practically all your back keeping your back muscles relaxed. Holding with one hand you can reach the opposite back side. Sceptical at first, have to say the technique really helps to loosen my muscles and, finding the "right" trigger spot, to alleviate my right leg piriform muscle tightness. I use the lower speed. The bass music vibrations goes from basement party up to last floor😉. In untrained hands and anatomy unaware, the high speed could hurt some tissues in the way (i.e.: vascular and lymphatic stuff) in my opinion. So fa so good! But organise a little jar to be filled with pocket coins and gift your self with a proper massage, time to time. It really is just much better.😀
I have the jigsaw one , i made the tips cuz it's easy asf, but it's too loud, i use a ear muffler, if u have money for the guns u should get it cuz how quiet they are changes everything, makes it so much better
I use the Wasagun model (@300.00) for both myself and clients-priceless for my folks that aren’t able to do floor gymnastics with a conventional roller, lol.
@@SquatUniversity Love your work! I'd be totally keen to hear what you have to say about TENS devices (like Compex, etc.). Also, is their effectiveness scientifically backed?
What's the best time to use these? Before a workout? After a workout? What about how to use them on rest days? My biggest question is "currently use this before workouts to loosen up, do I use this before or after my warmup?" Thanks
U can use it whenever u want. After training is best because u can loosen up the muscles. But before training makes u relax and also loosens up muscles that leads up to better performance. U should 100% use these on rest days. That’s the best way to recover in my opinion! Hope it helped
This is how my plantar fasciitis started. Please go to a massage therapist and have them examine your lower half to make sure your calves don’t tighten more and make it worse.
AWildBeowulf patently untrue. One of the separating features of these upper-tier models is the higher stall threshold. Try putting any appreciable over-pressure into those nickel and dime units and they shut down cold.
If you have actually used a cheap v theragun you will know they are not the same. I think the theragun is massively over priced, but is definitely better than the cheap versions.
Which model do you think is today the best? I understand that the stall force (the force that you need to stop the movement) and the amplitude of movement are the 2 most important factors... For example the theragun has 16mm of excursion amplitude and a very hight stall force...
I can never understand why these stuff cost so much when they all virtually do the same thing. I discovered about this massage gun when I had to visit a chiropractor for a very bad neck and back sprain. I paid $150 just for him to spend 10minutes on what crossed my mind then as impact guns, and a few cracks of my back. Searching these "guns" online and got the cheapest on at $52 with delivery. Now my mum, wife and I can use this on each other or individually effectively saving tonnes of money with a chiro Awesome vid. Thanks
Not on the level you would likely want. Percussion massage is used to increase circulation. And to prepare muscles for physica activities or aid in the bodies restorative cycle. If you want to "break up" scar tissue. Try cross fiber friction and deep petrissage techniques together AFTER percussive techniques.
Mate, it's not a ton of companies coming out, it's a bunch of individuals who put their names on the very same device, eventually with a redesigned housing. ALL ARE IDENTICAL in their guts! $30 at any Marshall's...
so i don't need this for training. i just need something to relieve back and shoulder pain.. would this be good to use instead of just going to a massage place?
so it's a neuromuscular treatment, not a tissue healing treatment. this is very enlightening. it not only points out the evasive way most people are implying the latter, and in what sense research doesn't support improvement over placebo, but it also defines a pathway where it's a valid trestment
Hi Jose, I have a several questions? 1. How long time this massager continuously used for one man? (Frequency - 15 mins) 2. May use a set/cycle wise to use? 3. how many times this massager could used per day? 3. Could I use this massager every day routinely?. 4. Could cause any side effect for over time used?
From stuff I read/saw elsewhere, you want to use the bigger heads as a general massage tool to work all over and just see where you have painful points in your muscle, 2-3 minutes on a muscle (obviously depending on the size of said muscle). Then use one of the smaller heads to directly target the sore spots, about 30 seconds per spot. After a workout and maybe the next day for the muscles you worked out if you are still feeling stiff and painful spots. It's just to help release any tight spots really to relax the muscles and assist in their rest and recovery, your muscles shouldn't be constantly tight every day so no need to do it every day. Very important don't use it on or too close to tendons though this should hopefully be common sense
I really love your content. Could you make a video about proximal hamstring tendinopathy? And is it possible to squat during the rehab ? not too deep I guess but low intensity high reps to strengthen the tendon ? thanks for what you do
What about recovery boots? Then you don't have the problem of reaching all over the body (and in general easier to use) and I would think they're more effective too.
If it doesn’t break up inflammation, calcium deposits, increase blood flow like a hand massage, and etc. then it is a placebo effect. All I heard was mixing signals going to the brain which isn’t even possible 😂
So mind muscle connection isn't a thing. The fact it is vibrating on a muscle is obviously going to deliver a signal to the brain. Also I believe while this is happening, temporarily blood flow is reduced, so after new blood is rushed in.
I've had a herniated disc on my lower back that's affected me for over 2 years now that's been taken a toll on my weightlifting. I tried my friend's massage gun a couple weeks back and in just 5 minutes my lower back immediately felt better, and I was able to bend over and pick things up with no issue. Of course, with things like herniated discs it's not a permanent fix, but I did feel much better that day. I'm guessing it helped to relax the muscles near my spine and ease any pinching of nerves. It's way better and more convenient than stretching exercises.
Hey Aaron, can you do a breakdown between the ones you have there and the cheaper ones that are all over the chinese import pages and popup shops? Are they worth getting as a much cheaper option? Or are they essentually just a heavy loud massage stick?
Squat University Will these help with tightness? Maybe by helping loosen those muscles up for a more beneficial stretch? I’ve been in and out of therapy for years, and have I have a lot of tightness and muscle imbalances that I’m trying to work on. Thanks 😊
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Could you do a video on how to use these for maximum effect? There are so many different heads and speeds it's difficult to know what's best.
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Hi, I have a massage gun which performs also great!
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Thanks, the rest of the video just sounds like an infomercial.
@@RonaldinhoPopper no problem, thanks for commenting :)
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I have seen this couch before....
wtf
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And that ball vibrating thing too. Usually in white color 🤣🤣🤣🤫
Max Hardcore?
If you could sit in the middle please 😉
I’ll agree with those that have bought cheap guns that do the job, no need to pay heaps for a brand, the cheap one I bought on eBay is still working and it definitely helps my recovery
What’s it called
@@Bobafetblue I bought booster m2. 67 euros with shipping to finland. So far so good. Very powerful and battery lasts quite good. Little over 1 week of daily use and about 70% battery left.
Just ordered one with a 50% voucher on amazon. Only £37. Good reviews, we'll see.
@Luis Alberto Pinto Sanchez With most things, I agree with you. Though, there is plenty of stuff out there where you don't get more by paying more. Or at the very least, the difference is pretty minimal, compared to the increased cost. In plenty of cases, the expensive one might be 100% while the cheap is 95%. Is that extra 5% worth paying 6x as much? For most people, probably not.
I have a cheap massage gun that I paid $50 for. I've used a nice $300 one. Is the $300 "better"? Well, it feels like it might be a little better, but that could be my perception rather than objectivity. Maybe it has a slightly longer stroke, and maybe it'll last longer, but those are both "maybe". But I do know that the $50 feels great and helps recovery after a workout. So, do I wish I had spent 6x as much? Hell no, it wouldn't be worth it for this particular product.
It's hard to compare a precision engineered piece of equipment like a bike to something like this, which is just a motor and a reciprocating arm. It's basically an underpowered Sawzall with a short stroke. Not a lot of engineering needs to go into it, not a lot of precision parts, and material science and metallurgy aren't a factor like they are on a bike.
@Luis Alberto Pinto Sanchez I did do my research. Like I said, I've literally used the higher priced massage guns. Sounds like you're just trying to internally justify spending a lot of money when you might have not needed to.
I’ve had more relief and progress sorting out chronic issues with my glutes, hips, quads and calves in 2 days with a Theragun than I have in 18 months of stretching, massage, physio, dry needling, podiatrist, chiropractic and youtube experts put together.
Same
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Which gun did you get please?
@@linzipage859 I got the Theragun Elite
I don’t think mine works at all
I don’t even workout. Its just from working at the warehouse that my body aches are ridiculous. These kind of work for a while but it won’t get rid of the pain.
These help with muscle recovery and circulation but you must workout your core and legs along with your back to better your posture and health also stretching
I spent $50 on an orbital buffer from Wal-Mart. Works pretty well for me.
Glad to hear you found something that works well!
I did this for 35 bucks. Got tired of it quickly, but it was fun. I’m addicted to my massage gun though
One of the best reviews of a product I've seen. Well spoken, very knowledgeable and non bias. Great job!
If you’re a serious athlete and aren’t super sensitive (and you have over 100$) then get the B&B massage gun. It’s better than the hypervolt and it works very well and packs more power.
Do you work there, or are they paying you to say that?
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Solid video I plan to get one of these asap. Had to get a spinal fusion at 18 for a horribly herniated disc due to weightlifting. I wasn't being dumb etc. The gym had brought in bars from the squat racks to do clean and jerk on.....go figure I'm the first guy in line to try and throw it above my head with a bar that was a similar shape to a windshield wiper..... Slight curve but not particularly noticeable.
When the bar rotated at my chest- the entire bar flexed/popped in the direction of the curve (the left side moved to the rear of me and the right side moved in front of me) ending in a rotated back with 200 lbs on it. Push the bar away as i fell backwards but the damage was done on the awkward down squat.......Both legs useless 3 days later.... totally numb and in serious agony (that word isn't used lightly)
7 Years later I am rebuilt and running pretty strong though I don't lift the same way anymore.
Be weary of your bars. Don't trust any bar you haven't checked that day. I walked into a room that was setup with 20 stations to do the lifts in a "speed dating" kind of way with all the guys on the team quickly doing their max to use to compete. The biggest mistake I made was not checking the bar. The main issue is the gym was fairly low budget so unsafe equipment was used for a lot longer if the problem wasn't affecting that lift station- until you try to use it for something else....then life altering injury.
I'm leaving this comment on a massager video- but I ended up here from mad tension that can't be relieved by humans hands x D
Maybe one or two people check their bars and don't get broke. Would be awesome to see less people end up like me- seriously injured while doing not doing the lift incorrectly(form/execution was not the issue as anyone around could see). Shit happens but maybe not to you after you read this :)
Wow, that sucks. Thanks for the advice.
Heck Yeah they work, I have the NAIPO BRAND ...this machine took away my usual after work back pain in minutes. Truly amazing, I'm glad I ordered this because I'm feeling good.
I got one from Ali for like $60, it has like 7 attachments including the cardboard ball and the one that looks like a thumb (i call it the lady pleaser). Speed goes up from 1 to 30, it has a digital display for speed and charge, and it's really quite powerful and with decent battery life. No brands name, experience may wary, and things may be different for the US as opposed to here in Europe, but overall i'm very pleased with this purchase. Oh, and it also came in a nice hard case with a handle.
Hey, im from eastern Europe, i was looking on Alliexpress too. I can get a massage gun with 42 euros shipping included, do you enjoy the massage of this guns, is it enjoyable? Thanks!
@@exovitae it is a tool for specific purpose. It is enjoyable certainly, but i don't use it very often. As always, your experience may vary, but if 42 euros is not a critical expense for you and/or if you have another person to use this massage gun on hard to reach places, then i'd say it's money well spent.
@@Slithy i see, thanks for the reply!
Did the DYI version with a jigsaw, adapter and lacrosse ball. Much louder than theragun but just as effective IMO. These things are criminally overpriced if you're not a chiropractor or something of that nature.
you can buy one on ebay for 60$
@@adwebwiz I actually did. Much lighter than the DIY version, quieter too, but not as powerful. That's to be expected though.
You can get them at tj maxx now for 30 bucks
Got mine from Costco for 25 dollars (on sale from 100) and it's comparable to my hypervolt
@@keyworkmonstar I'm glad they're affordable now. Got a few of them around the house at this point.
I got one from Costco for $84.99 CDN. That’s cheaper than a 1 hour massage and if it breaks I can but like 9 of them for the cost of a Theragun pro.
Only downside to these is that ti get certain spots, like your back, you need another person to use it on you.
I just ordered the Bob and Brad Massage Gun for my fiance... She wants clues for christmas, but I'm not telling her that it's basically for both of us.
...and imagine your face finding out that she is using it in a very odd way when she is home alone...
I'LL JUST USE MY GIRL'S LOVE MASSAGER!
lol, nice one
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Something a virgin would say trying to sound cool
@@hayden3202 Not really
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Save money on one of these and just go to Wish, Amazon or Ali Express. The reason why there are so many of them that looks so similar is because China is just pumping them out like a mad man.
Paying triple digits for one of these is insane. They're just repurposed jigsaw tools, which aren't exactly expensive to begin with.
I got mine for £17.10 from Wish, completely unbranded.
benanderson89 is it any good though mate?
Aldine Martinez I’ve got one from China , they’re basically the exact same , all these big company’s are getting them from China as well but just charging 100-200 dollars extra
@@arroncurtis123 Basically this. You can find the Hyperice (for example) under different brands or with no branding at all. My friend Zach has a Hyperice in black with no brand on it. Cost him $50. Came with all six heads.
Tried a couple different ones from from Wish and Ali, but all of them always have one or more issues:
- Stall force: most are stalling upon even a slightest resistance, nothing even close to proper brands;
- Battery life: Huge lottery here. Few devices lasted reasonable long, couple - only 5 minutes or so.
- Build quality: all of them are rubish. They all feel like cheap plastic toys and that plastic degrades very quickly over time.
- Wait time: this is a minor issue, but usually when buying things you want them ASAP, not a few weeks later.
So if you want to try it out - Ali/Wish can give you good options for a low price. Just know that you are buying yourself a lottery ticket, where you can either get good or bad unit. Also, know that you will be throwing that thing away within short-medium period of time.
Conclusion: if it's just a gadget for you - buy chinese stuff, try it out, see if you like it and then when you are ready get a proper one. If you actually need it for recovery, or you are therapist and would use it for your clients - skip the cheap Ali/Wish stuff and just get a serious one with a proper power and good quality control.
@@kseniusnonauskas165 I call BS on this. Mine is absolutely fine. Long battery life, solid plastics and doesn't stall. Same with my friends unbranded hypervolt clone. They're all the same thing. Even the charger for mine works on my sports therapist's hypervolt.
Fun fact: ALL of these massage guns, even the hypervolt, are repurposed jigsaw tools. You know the covered hole in the centre of a hypervolt? That's where the allen key would go to adjust the clutch if it was used properly as a jigsaw.
Don't be pulled in by snobby branding.
Cookies and YT recommended actually working right for a change. Thanks for the review, was just checking these out yesterday. Narrow it down and pick the Bob and Brad C2 massage gun because of the weight, noise, and price.
I appreciate your honesty , I was looking at this after a car accident . I did physical therapy and two injections. I got discharged but was looking into these
Love that you appreciate €100 is a lot of money to a lot of people, something a lot of people on RUclips should learn.
Thanks
I have Bob and Brad C2. I use everyday after my workout called the Befit got it off Amazon for a little over a hundred dollar's its super quite powerful and comes with a case attachments and I have only charge once every week so no I don't think you need to drop hundreds of dollars on massage gun.
Bob and Brad massage gun seems very well made. Initial impressions are great. Good attention to detail and works well. Great size, not too large, with a soft matte exterior. Very quiet compared to other massage guns as well.
You can make one of these for under 20 bucks. I made one 4 years ago and it still works perfectly. Never had any problems
instructions?
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1. go on video
2. write bs
3. instruct others
I personally like to use a theragun right before workouts just to kinda stimulate the muscle of the day and prime them up beforehand.
i had to go thru 10 trash reviews to find this gem, your time and effort is appreciated, thank you. I pulled the trigger on this Bob and Brad because in comparison of 18 others. Thanks!
I spent way too much time researching massage guns just to realize that Bob and Brad C2 is prob best. This is my third massage gun. The last 2 tend to be more of a vibrator than a massage device. Not really helpful. The price + performance of C2 looked just like an absolute steal. It is nothing short of amazing! Over the years i’ve gone to their channel when ive had the odd niggle and i've always found their advice to be right "on the money".
Hi, What were the previous massagers you tried? Ive read vibration is better than percussive massager.
My mom is going to think this is something else 😂
Aye Stop that!!
After you tell her that's for curing your muscle pain, she probably wants to borrow it for her "muscle pain".
will combine this with fleshlight oooooh
Outta pocket lmao
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oh good, thought i was the only one
A man of the future
Sure i'll whip out my massage gun infront of my friends because im serious about my recovery
Lol dude
I would recommend Bob and Brad massage gun to anyone looking for an affordable and easy solution to muscle aches and pain. My wife and I are athletic people and have been wanting a massage gun for a long time. I have been watching Bob and Brad yt channel for quite some time and I love their videos. When the massage gun arrived it came in a nice zipper carry case and it has five different attachments heads for whatever kind of massage I want and a USB-C charging cable.
Perfect timing for this review! Great content as always. Thanks so much!
Its definitely worth the spend.. how much time and money you save on going to a masseuse! They're awesome for recovery, lifting mood and great for circulation.
Doing serious rolling is a workout in itself if you're tight
I bought the Bob and Brad massage gun as it provides a powerful force for a deep massage. The weight of the gun is perfect and the build is very solid. The battery life is also very good on this gun compare to others.
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I feel like I'd use it more than my other tools for sure. I don't stretch often enough either
Ordered one from a different company. About to put this on my taint.
Nice.
I needed a massage gun because I’m doing all that other recovery stuff walking 10,000 steps a day really takes a toll on my legs and that massage gun really helps out alot
Just bought a massage gun, thanks for the video, it's been extremely helpful :)
Jesus he said a lot of things to really say not much at all..
Yeah if you can’t understand him or don’t care about how these guns are supposed to work...
He broke it down for people who don't have a clue..
He said a lot of words but nothing of substance
@@eyeballpaul700 Wrong
Of course they work. Question is do they work for a persons goals and with their expertise level.
You can get almost the exact same ones starting 70$ for aliexpress and I have one and it is AMAZING!
Thats great to hear.
The $60.00 shipped from china ebay massage gun I bought almost 2 years ago is still doing strong. Gets used bi weekly for at least 2 battery cycles. Great gadget well worth the $
Hey man what brand is it ?
@@talion7268 no brand as far as I know.
It is a very sought after product and I think it works well. I also made a list of such products on my channel.
Can you do a video on how to use massage gun? Staying on one painful location in the muscle or on all the muscle?
And maybe the use of the different head?
Sure!
Foam rollers are much cheaper......... because they are a LOT WORSE. These guns are worth their weight in gold. Got tonnes of bruising coming out, flexibility coming back, quality. Life changer.
Paul Eastwood Did it help you with muscle tightness at all?
@@austinhickerson7311 completely changed my body, my gait, recovery, movement, fitness, absolutely everything.
@@pauleastwood45 i agree!!
I used this for over a month and all it did was bounce up and down. I sent it back and went back to a ball and roller. With a ball and roller you can get trigger points better. I'v been training for 10 years with a lot of pro athletes and they don't use these.
Well duh
That was a bad product then 🤷♀️
Finally a good video about these
Thank you!
I’m literally browsing online for this. You just earned one more subscriber!
i just got mine from fitnessmotive.ca and love it
@@belalabdurahman1428 Had a fall from 4.5 meters directly on concrete.I felt on my side. a big crack in my skull. but the side of impact! o my god, the pain !! can't walk. how is your experience with it. can it help. They are damn costly. My body hurts so much that the fabrik from clothes is to painfull.
is it just me who doesn't want to and can't multitask during the treatment? I wouldn't definitely be with friends or watch a movie while operating a percussing device, I have a theragun with is very powerful and when I use it I concentrate in following the guidance and timer provided by the app.
Make a video
How to use them for every muscle in a proper way
There are several good quality guns available now for right at $100. I routinely use the Medocursor on my clients as part of my Massage Therapy practice. They are extremely helpful for the larger muscle groups.
The expensive one is literally named High Price. Just bought Bob and Brad massage gun and totally worth every pennies.
I just bought (3 days) a model for less than 30 quids. Doesn't looks like a "gun" and has a long handle allowing you to reach parts these three items cannot. Practically all your back keeping your back muscles relaxed. Holding with one hand you can reach the opposite back side. Sceptical at first, have to say the technique really helps to loosen my muscles and, finding the "right" trigger spot, to alleviate my right leg piriform muscle tightness. I use the lower speed. The bass music vibrations goes from basement party up to last floor😉. In untrained hands and anatomy unaware, the high speed could hurt some tissues in the way (i.e.: vascular and lymphatic stuff) in my opinion. So fa so good! But organise a little jar to be filled with pocket coins and gift your self with a proper massage, time to time. It really is just much better.😀
I desperately need this for the constant pain in my left shoulder
The only person I can trust for the honest review.
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Just buy an adapter for your jigsaw. It's like a Percussion Massager on steroids.
And if you have a jigsaw already, it's basically 15$.
I have the jigsaw one , i made the tips cuz it's easy asf, but it's too loud, i use a ear muffler, if u have money for the guns u should get it cuz how quiet they are changes everything, makes it so much better
I was expecting the negative side as well. I guess its implied
Good vid, thanks. Informative, honest, and realistic. Thx!
Video starts at 3:09
I use the Wasagun model (@300.00) for both myself and clients-priceless for my folks that aren’t able to do floor gymnastics with a conventional roller, lol.
That's a good why behind their use for sure!
I just got one for 50 on Amazon. It's amazing!
zanarkand505 which one ?
Can you do something like this with stem devices i.e. the Powerdot? Thanks!
You bet!
@@SquatUniversity Love your work! I'd be totally keen to hear what you have to say about TENS devices (like Compex, etc.). Also, is their effectiveness scientifically backed?
What's the best time to use these? Before a workout? After a workout? What about how to use them on rest days? My biggest question is "currently use this before workouts to loosen up, do I use this before or after my warmup?" Thanks
U can use it whenever u want. After training is best because u can loosen up the muscles. But before training makes u relax and also loosens up muscles that leads up to better performance. U should 100% use these on rest days. That’s the best way to recover in my opinion! Hope it helped
That 2nd one sounded like a lightsaber.
Haha
Are there any good massage guns that have plug in electric cord rather than a battery?
I have always suffered from very sore pressure points in my calves (only painful when manipulated). Would this type of treatment be of benefit?
It could very likely be a helpful tool.
This is how my plantar fasciitis started. Please go to a massage therapist and have them examine your lower half to make sure your calves don’t tighten more and make it worse.
Amazon has decent massage tools like these for around $30-$40. Same percussion therapy. No need to waste tons of $ on these
AWildBeowulf patently untrue. One of the separating features of these upper-tier models is the higher stall threshold. Try putting any appreciable over-pressure into those nickel and dime units and they shut down cold.
@@Condition_ONE nope. I bought a cheap Chinese one off eBay and a few months of consistent use on high settings and it's been fine
swissman58 You’ll be getting so much more percussion therapy for $100-$200 more !
If you have actually used a cheap v theragun you will know they are not the same.
I think the theragun is massively over priced, but is definitely better than the cheap versions.
Definitely don't need to waste a lot of money!
Which model do you think is today the best? I understand that the stall force (the force that you need to stop the movement) and the amplitude of movement are the 2 most important factors... For example the theragun has 16mm of excursion amplitude and a very hight stall force...
Are massage guns any good for alleviating college and university anxiety?
It will help, along with ASMR ruclips.net/video/Y1nkvX2M_SY/видео.html
I have one therapy which is free just you need a fridge and water and fridge will cool down water and it will be come into ice
Nothing beats the theragun. Period.
Thanks - this was really useful. Much appreciated for putting this together.
Desde Argentina seguimos esperando (mientras mejoramos un poco nuestro inglés je) la versión en español del canal ! Saludos !!!
I can never understand why these stuff cost so much when they all virtually do the same thing. I discovered about this massage gun when I had to visit a chiropractor for a very bad neck and back sprain.
I paid $150 just for him to spend 10minutes on what crossed my mind then as impact guns, and a few cracks of my back.
Searching these "guns" online and got the cheapest on at $52 with delivery. Now my mum, wife and I can use this on each other or individually effectively saving tonnes of money with a chiro
Awesome vid. Thanks
Hello what massage gun brand did you get ?
@@EthelKounde
I got a cheap one from the local online merchant platform. (currently residing in singapore). I also got a back massager from Osim
Great video, follow-up question, will massagers like these help with breaking up scar tissue?
Not on the level you would likely want. Percussion massage is used to increase circulation. And to prepare muscles for physica activities or aid in the bodies restorative cycle. If you want to "break up" scar tissue. Try cross fiber friction and deep petrissage techniques together AFTER percussive techniques.
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Mate, it's not a ton of companies coming out, it's a bunch of individuals who put their names on the very same device, eventually with a redesigned housing. ALL ARE IDENTICAL in their guts! $30 at any Marshall's...
so i don't need this for training. i just need something to relieve back and shoulder pain.. would this be good to use instead of just going to a massage place?
Why can’t you do both
so it's a neuromuscular treatment, not a tissue healing treatment. this is very enlightening. it not only points out the evasive way most people are implying the latter, and in what sense research doesn't support improvement over placebo, but it also defines a pathway where it's a valid trestment
Hi Jose,
I have a several questions?
1. How long time this massager continuously used for one man? (Frequency - 15 mins)
2. May use a set/cycle wise to use?
3. how many times this massager could used per day?
3. Could I use this massager every day routinely?.
4. Could cause any side effect for over time used?
From stuff I read/saw elsewhere, you want to use the bigger heads as a general massage tool to work all over and just see where you have painful points in your muscle, 2-3 minutes on a muscle (obviously depending on the size of said muscle). Then use one of the smaller heads to directly target the sore spots, about 30 seconds per spot. After a workout and maybe the next day for the muscles you worked out if you are still feeling stiff and painful spots. It's just to help release any tight spots really to relax the muscles and assist in their rest and recovery, your muscles shouldn't be constantly tight every day so no need to do it every day. Very important don't use it on or too close to tendons though this should hopefully be common sense
Bought an Equalizer Pro about 20 yrs ago and it still works great. Way better than these toys.
Should you press it as hard as you can tolerate or does a gentle pressure making the muscles move is enough?
You don´t need to press with these. Just the weight of the gun is plenty. Stick to 2 minutes max per area. (I use them daily in my work as a chiro)
The LEGIRAL works great. You can find it on Amazon for $145.
Can you use it on injuries? If so, would it help speed the recovery on the injury?
Got a massage gun one week ago. Great for recovery and relaxation, but definitely not recommended for injuries.
Could you did a video on safety while using a massage gun?
My question is does it work ? Why do I have three guns if one gun enough ?
Thanks for the unbiased review!
i was told to buy a rumble roller by my doctors.i would think they would have suggested this instead.
I really love your content. Could you make a video about proximal hamstring tendinopathy? And is it possible to squat during the rehab ? not too deep I guess but low intensity high reps to strengthen the tendon ? thanks for what you do
Your videos have helped a ton with my training. How do you feel about TENS units or EMS for recovery and pain relief?
Is it worth spending more on the likes of the Theragun models or the cheaper ones do the same job and are reliable?
I wouldn't waste your money personally...
great review! tell me. do you think this devices would be any beneficial to someone who is paralysed (sci)?
In india they r selling for 15£ each online
Which brand would you recommend for a massage therapist who wants to try percussion therapy for their clients?
Whats the difference between massage guns and electro stimulation?
What about recovery boots? Then you don't have the problem of reaching all over the body (and in general easier to use) and I would think they're more effective too.
If it doesn’t break up inflammation, calcium deposits, increase blood flow like a hand massage, and etc. then it is a placebo effect.
All I heard was mixing signals going to the brain which isn’t even possible 😂
So mind muscle connection isn't a thing. The fact it is vibrating on a muscle is obviously going to deliver a signal to the brain. Also I believe while this is happening, temporarily blood flow is reduced, so after new blood is rushed in.
@@williamparker8403 Vibration of the muscle will not "trick" the muscle into believing the pain is gone.
Does this help with herniated disc lower backpain spasm.
I've had a herniated disc on my lower back that's affected me for over 2 years now that's been taken a toll on my weightlifting. I tried my friend's massage gun a couple weeks back and in just 5 minutes my lower back immediately felt better, and I was able to bend over and pick things up with no issue. Of course, with things like herniated discs it's not a permanent fix, but I did feel much better that day. I'm guessing it helped to relax the muscles near my spine and ease any pinching of nerves. It's way better and more convenient than stretching exercises.
Hey Aaron, can you do a breakdown between the ones you have there and the cheaper ones that are all over the chinese import pages and popup shops? Are they worth getting as a much cheaper option? Or are they essentually just a heavy loud massage stick?
I'll see what I can do!
Squat University Will these help with tightness? Maybe by helping loosen those muscles up for a more beneficial stretch? I’ve been in and out of therapy for years, and have I have a lot of tightness and muscle imbalances that I’m trying to work on. Thanks 😊