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Glossary · Recovery

What is Massage Gun?

A handheld device giving percussive massage to relax muscles.

In context

Massage Gun is a key concept in recovery. A handheld device giving percussive massage to relax muscles. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.

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Common questions.

What does massage gun mean?

A handheld device giving percussive massage to relax muscles.

What category does massage gun belong to?

Massage Gun is a term from recovery in strength and fitness training. Browse more recovery terms in the Nishaana glossary.

Why does massage gun matter for training?

Understanding massage gun helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.

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