Muscle stiffness can happen after a workout, sitting for long periods, or just from daily tension. A massage gun can help loosen up those tight muscles and get you feeling better fast. Here are 5 easy massage gun moves to help relax your muscles:
1. Circular Motion (Warmup)
Why it works: Helps increase blood flow and relax tight muscles.
How to do it:
- Set the massage gun on a low setting.
- Gently move it in small circles over the stiff area (like your shoulders or neck).
- Keep moving it for 12 minutes.
2. Long Glide (For Larger Muscles)
Why it works: Stretches and relaxes big muscles like your thighs or calves.
How to do it:
- Use a medium setting.
- Start at the top of your muscle (e.g., thigh) and glide the gun down to the knee.
- Repeat 34 times on each leg.
3. Percussion Tap (For Quick Relief)
Why it works: Quickly breaks up tight spots and provides fast relief.
How to do it:
- Set the gun to a highspeed setting.
- Gently tap the gun on the sore area (like your neck or forearms).
- Focus on the tight spots for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
4. Pinpoint Target (For Deep Tension)
Why it works: Targets knots and deep muscle tension.
How to do it:
- Use a firm massage head on a low setting.
- Press the gun gently on a muscle knot and hold for 12 minutes.
- Let the gun work into the muscle.
5. Cross Friction (For PostWorkout Relief)
Why it works: Reduces soreness by moving across the muscle fibers.
How to do it:
- Set the gun to a medium setting.
- Move the gun across the muscle in different directions (leftright, updown).
- Do this for 12 minutes on sore muscles.
Massage guns are great for relieving muscle stiffness and soreness. Whether you’ve just worked out or need to ease tension, these 5 simple moves can help. Just be sure to listen to your body and avoid overdoing it!
