A heated massage gun has a warm attachment head, so you can warm an area before deeper percussion. On the EXELLEON MUSCLEGUN, the heated head has two levels: 113 °F (green light) and 131 °F (red light).
Heated guns are one of the most asked-about tools in recovery right now, and also one of the most misunderstood. Here is how the heat actually works, who it suits, and how to get it right the first time.
How the heated head works
- The heated head has its own battery (3.7 V lithium-polymer). It charges separately from the gun, in about an hour.
- Once charged, it stays warm for 1 to 2 hours.
- Long-press the head's button to turn it on: the light goes green (113 °F). Short-press to switch to the higher level: red (131 °F). Long-press again to turn it off.
The most common mistake: using the heated head before charging it. "It doesn't heat" is one of the most frequent complaints about heated guns in general, and an uncharged head looks exactly like that. Charge the head before your first session.
Who a heated gun suits
Desk workers. Most desk tightness isn't a sports problem. It comes from hours in the same posture. Warm the tops of the shoulders and the upper back first, then follow with the Flat or Round head on a low speed.
Early-morning lifters and runners. Cold muscle and a cold garage are a common pairing. Warm first, then switch to a firmer head for the main work.
Gift buyers. A heated gun in its own carry case is a practical gift for someone who is always stiff after the gym or the yard.
A simple routine
- Charge the heated head (about 1 hour) and the gun.
- Turn the head on at 113 °F and move it slowly over the area for a minute or two.
- Swap to the Round or Flat head. Start on speed 1 and keep the gun moving.
- Step up the speed only if it feels right.
Keep it on muscle. Never use it on bone, the head, the face or the front of the neck.
EXELLEON MUSCLEGUN at a glance
- Heated head: 113 °F / 131 °F, its own battery, about 1 hour to charge, 1 to 2 hours of warmth
- Six heads: Round, Flat, Precision, Dual, Wedge and the Heater
- Six speeds, 1,200 to 3,200 RPM
- 22 lb stall force, 8 mm amplitude
- 3 to 4 hours of use per charge on the gun
- Turns itself off after 15 minutes of continuous use
- In the box: the gun, six heads, a USB-C charging cable and a carry case (no wall adapter, so use any standard USB wall plug)
- 1-year EXELLEON warranty
Want heat and an easier reach to your own back? The EXELLEON MAGUN has the same heated head on a multi-angle arm.
Quick answers
How hot does a heated massage gun get? The EXELLEON MUSCLEGUN and MAGUN heated head runs at 113 °F or 131 °F.
Does the heated head need its own charge? Yes. It has its own battery and charges in about an hour, separately from the gun.
Is a wall adapter included? No. A USB-C cable is included; use any standard USB wall plug.
