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I like massage guns because they feel great, and research shows self-massage can improve range of motion without a subsequent loss of power.
But for athletes and runners, I actually prefer using a car buffer.
Unlike a massage gun that repeatedly pounds straight up and down over a relatively small area, an orbital buffer creates an oscillating massage that covers a much larger area of muscle.
Plus, it’s more durable and a lot cheaper than a good-quality massage gun.
The car buffer I use for myself and with my personal training clients in Boca Raton, FL is the Bauer 20V Cordless 6-Inch Compact Orbital Polisher/Buffer from Harbor Freight.
It costs around $19, plus the battery if you don’t already have one. And the battery is interchangeable with other Bauer 20V cordless power tools.
Sometimes the best gym equipment isn’t actually gym equipment.