Exercise movement reviewed by:Marie Braga, PT, DPT, CSCS

How Iridium Programs This

Iridium references your 7-day workout history and volume key performance indicators to identify accumulated fatigue in the pectoral muscles. If your chest recovery score is low or you are preparing for heavy pressing movements, Iridium programs this time-based percussive therapy to aid tissue preparation. The app allocates specific duration slots for each side to ensure this work fits within your designated session time constraints.

Form Cues

Lie on your back or stand relaxed to soften the chest muscles
Glide the massage gun slowly across the muscle belly
Breathe deeply to encourage muscle relaxation
Spend extra time gently hovering over tight trigger points

Don't

Don't apply pressure directly onto the collarbone or sternum
Don't tense or flex your chest muscles during the massage
Don't dig the device deeply into the armpit area
Don't move the device too quickly across the skin

Common Mistakes

Hitting the clavicle or shoulder joint
Flexing the muscle instead of relaxing
Using a sharp or pointed attachment
Pressing down too hard with the gun

Muscles Worked

This technique primarily targets the pectoralis major and minor to alleviate tension accumulated from pressing movements and poor posture. It also addresses tightness in the anterior deltoid, helping to open up the chest and improve overall shoulder mobility.