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The Armaid is an arm roller that is popular among rock climbers and starting to be used more by people who train. In our testing, it is not only easy to use, but extremely effective. If you deal with tendinitis or other overuse injuries in the forearms, then we highly recommend the device.
Armaid
The Armaid® is specifically designed to relieve pain and prevent further injury from tendonitis and other strains to the forearm, wrist, hand, elbow, biceps and triceps. The dual-massaging techniques of this tool assist in the relief of muscle tension, tightness and target trigger points. Neoprene leg strap allows you to keep the Armaid® stable while massaging the desired area. The soft foam roller on one side and firm massaging balls on the other work simultaneously decreasing irritation & tightness of tendons. Easy to use and portable. Comes with a 10 year warranty & instructional DVD with different massaging techniques. Includes White & Gray Roller. Additional orange roller attachment available for deeper muscle tension relief. Made in the USA.
How many foam rollers,knock off lacrosse balls, and gizmos to mash your muscle fibers into submission have you used?
Probably a ton, because so have I.
This being said, I have yet to see a mobility tool that does what the foam roller does to your legs, to your forearms.
Think about it, how do you work on the muscles that get used more than any other? If you’re like me, you probably just used a lacrosse ball that was awkward and hard to stay in place.
A tool, however, has become more popular among strength athletes and already completely dominates the Rock Climbing community is Armaid.
Is a tool that does one thing, albeit very well, worth the cost?
Let’s find out!
Armaid Review
Before I go into how it actually works, I’m going to go into how it’s built.
The majority of the Armaid is made using a super tough plastic. Seriously, I wouldn’t be surprised if this thing survived being ran over by a car. (On a side note, it did survive being used as a chew toy by my dog ‘Famous’ Amos. He’s a cute but vicious fellow.)
The plastic provides the perfect amount of rigidity while still allowing it to be light and portable. AND portability is going to be something you want in this device because you’ll want to take it EVERYWHERE.
The device that rolls your arm is attached to a base that straps to your leg to keep it in place, like so:
The piece that attachesto your leg has a ball and socket that allows it to spin with force. This comes in handy when you’re trying to get both sides of your forearms and would rather not have to unstrap the leg piece each time.
Overall, the Armaid is built to last. I’ve dropped it many times, accidentally stepped on it, my dog chewed it like I said, and it still works like the day I received it.
The Armaid is very easy to use.
Simply strap it to your leg, adjust the width of the roller, stick your arm in, and start mashing!
After using it for only a short time, you start to realize just how knotted up your forearms are. Think about it, you use your hands more than just about any other part on your body, yet they get rolled out and mobilized least of all.
One of the parts of the Armaid I really like is the top of the device features two handles that allow you to determine how much pressure you want to put on your arm.
I did not get the chance to review all of the various options outside of the small white and gray rubber knobs so I cannot comment on their effectiveness.
I will say however, that the gray and white knobs in my opinion are more than enough until I have the opportunity to try the other rollers.
Something to remember when using the device is that if you’re not careful you can really do a bit of damage quickly. By damage, I don’t mean the bad kind, but the restorative kind. Your forearm muscles most likely aren’t used to being stretched and pulled like they will with the Armaid.
Because of this, my suggestion is to start off slow and overtime build up the volume that you use it.
For whatever reason, when I back squat I grip the bar super tight. This leads to pain and a loss of grip in my hands due to fatigue and tightness. To combat this issue, I started rolling out my forearms with the Armaid in between sets and it has made a WORLD of difference.
Another application I think this is perfect for outside of general trainees, is rock climbers. I’ve rock climbed casually over the past year and nothing torches your grip like bouldering. This is the perfect device to take with you and in between climbs roll out your forearms. I’m unsure if it’s a popular device among rock climbers yet, but I believe it should be soon enough.
How to use Armaid
The Armaid is a simple device to use, however I will say I have found it most effective to use it a certain way.
Rather than just rolling out your forearms with an unclenched fist, I’ve found it best to twist your wrist while rolling. This allows you to reach some of the deeper muscles of the forearm and truly provides relief.
Final Thoughts
As you can see from the review, this is a product I really like. Some of the gear I receive is just another variation of something else that is available, however the Armaid is unique and alone in its effectiveness.
If you’re a grip athlete, strongman, CrossFitter, weightlifter, arm wrestler, rock climber, MMAathlete, or any other kind of athlete that has to rely on a strong grip, YOU NEED TO ADD THIS TO YOUR MOBILITY ARSENAL.
It truly is the best thing I’ve found for grip relief.
Full Rating
Armaid
The Armaid is an arm roller that is popular among rock climbers and starting to be used more by people who train. In our testing, it is not only easy to use, but extremely effective. If you deal with tendinitis or other overuse injuries in the forearms, then we highly recommend the device.
Product Brand: Armaid
Product Currency: $
Product Price: 79
Product In-Stock: InStock
4.3
Armaid FAQs
What is Armaid?
It is a rehabilitation tool that aids in the restoration of range of motion in injured or overworked arm muscles.
How to start your arm recovery with the Armaid?
Begin by rolling over your arm muscles to identify painful zones and begin the trigger point treatment procedure.
How does the Armaid work?
Armaid enables you to apply the most efficient sports therapy in the world to yourself. The first crucial step you will take while beginning your recovery journey is to learn about these therapies. Trigger point treatment is the most effective method you will learn.
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Armaid
The Armaid® is specifically designed to relieve pain and prevent further injury from tendonitis and other strains to the forearm, wrist, hand, elbow, biceps and triceps. The dual-massaging techniques of this tool assist in the relief of muscle tension, tightness and target trigger points. Neoprene leg strap allows you to keep the Armaid® stable while massaging the desired area. The soft foam roller on one side and firm massaging balls on the other work simultaneously decreasing irritation & tightness of tendons. Easy to use and portable. Comes with a 10 year warranty & instructional DVD with different massaging techniques. Includes White & Gray Roller. Additional orange roller attachment available for deeper muscle tension relief. Made in the USA.
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