BOB AND BRAD C2 Massage Gun, Deep Tissue Percussion Massager with 5 Speeds and 5 Heads (Matte Black)

A massage gun is the percussion half of most recovery stacks: a motor taps a soft head against the muscle a few dozen times a second. The C2 – designed, the listing says, by physical therapists Bob and Brad – has five speeds from 2000 to 3200 RPM, five interchangeable heads and a carrying case, and it switches itself off after 10 minutes. It charges over USB-C, so an adapter you already own or a power bank does the job.

The listing is less clear elsewhere: weight and charging time are each given two ways, and battery capacity, run time and stroke length are not stated at all. It is also listed as not water resistant, which matters in a routine that includes a cold tub – the gun belongs in the dry part of the house.

Tip: Start on the lowest speed and keep the head gliding over muscle – never park it on one spot, and stay off bones and joints.