Electric Muscle Stimulation has many names –EMS, NMES, muscle stim, and e-stim. Electronic pulses are sent to the motor nerves which create muscle contractions. Not all devices are created equal, power output and wavelength are the big differentiators on what a muscle stim device can and cannot do. Our top of the line devices allows the user to integrate EMS for multiple reasons including strength and explosive training, injury prevention through proper warm-up, and recovery. It can even help with your posture!

The electronic impulses are generated by the device and delivered through the electrodes. While a new user may find the sensation surprising Typical electrode placement is at the insertion and exertion of a muscle. When Compex electric muscle stimulation is added to your training, it helps maximize your muscular effort by engaging a greater percentage of muscle fibers. Keep in mind that if you want to be able to reach Type II a fibers, the device must be able to get up to 65 hertz. For Type II b fibers to fire, the device has to be able to go even higher, 95 hertz. The good news is Compex does just that!