Compex Recommended Electrode Placements for Muscle Stimulation
Electrode placement is the key to having efficient workout or recovery sessions with our Compex muscle stimulators. Here, we outline the best electrode placements for our wired and wireless muscle stimulators for both male and female users.
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Electrode Placements for Wireless Muscle Stimulators
Below, you can find our recommended electrode placements when using a Compex wireless muscle stimulator.
Female
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Abs 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Abs-1.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Abs 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Abs-2.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Ankle](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Ankle.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Bicep](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Bicep.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Calf 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Calf-1.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Calf 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Calf-2.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Low Calf](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Lower-Calf.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - High Calf](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Calf-3.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Chest](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Chest.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Front Forearm](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Forearm-1.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Back Forearm](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Forearm-2.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Glutes 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Glutes.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Glutes 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Glutes-2.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Half Back](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Half-Back.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Mid Back](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Low-Back-1.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Low Back](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Low-Back-2.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Hamstring 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Hamstrings-1.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Hamstring 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Hamstrings-2.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Knee 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Knee.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Knee 1 channel](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Leg.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Low Quad](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Lower-Quad.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Quad 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Quad-1.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Quad 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Quad-2.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Neck](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Neck.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Shin](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Shin.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Shoulder](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Shoulder-2.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Shoulder with small electrodes](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Shoulder-1.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Tricep](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Tricep.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Upper Arm](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Upper-Arm.jpg)
Male
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Abs 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Abs-1.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Abs 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Abs-2.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Ankle](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Ankle.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Bicep](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Bicep.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Calf 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Calf-1.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Calf 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wireless-Calf-2.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Low Calf](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Low-Calf.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - High Calf](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Calf.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Chest](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Chest.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Front Forearm](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Forearm-1.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Back Forearm](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Forearm-2.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Glutes 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Glutes-1.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Glutes 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Glutes-2.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Half Back](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Half-Back.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Mid Back](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Mid-Back.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Low Back](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Lower-Back.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Hamstring 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Hamstrings-1.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Hamstring 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Hamstrings-2.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Knee 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Knee.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Knee 1 channel](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Leg.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Low Quad](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Lower-Quads.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Quad 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Quads-1.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Quad 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Quads-2.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Neck](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Neck.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Shin](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Shin.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Shoulder](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Shoulder-2.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Shoulder with small electrodes](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Shoulder-1.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Tricep](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Tricep.jpg)
![Male Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Upper Arm](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wireless-Upper-Arm.jpg)
Electrode Placements for Wired Muscle Stimulators
Below, you can find our recommended electrode placements when using a Compex wired muscle stimulator.
Female
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Abs 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Abs.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Abs 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Abs-2.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Ankle](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Ankle.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Bicep](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Biceps.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Calf 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Calf-1.jpg)
![Female Wireless Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Calf 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Calf-2.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Low Calf](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Lower_Calf.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - High Calf](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Calf-3.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Chest](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Chest.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Front Forearm](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Forearm-1.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Back Forearm](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Forearm-2.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Glutes 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Glutes.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Glutes 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Glutes-2.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Half Back](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Half-Lower-Back.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Mid Back](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Low-Back-1.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Low Back](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Low-Back-2.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Hamstring 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Hamstrings.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Hamstring 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Hamstrings-2.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Knee 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Knee.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Knee 1 channel](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Leg.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Low Quad](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Lower-Quad.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Quad 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Quads.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Quad 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Quads-2.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Neck](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Neck.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Shin](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Shin.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Shoulder](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Shoulder-2.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Shoulder with small electrodes](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Shoulder-1.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Tricep](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Triceps.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Upper Arm](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Upper-Arm.jpg)
Male
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Abs 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Abs-1.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Abs 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Abs-2.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Ankle](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Ankle.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Bicep](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Biceps.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Calf 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Calf-1.jpg)
![Female Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Calf 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Calf-2.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Low Calf](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Lower-Calf.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - High Calf](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/women/Wired-Calf-3.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Chest](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Chest.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Front Forearm](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Forearm-1.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Back Forearm](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Forearm-2.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Glutes 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Glutes-1.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Glutes 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Glutes-2.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Half Back](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Half-Back.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Mid Back](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Mid-Back.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Low Back](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Lower-Back.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Hamstring 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Hamstrings-1.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Hamstring 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Hamstrings-2.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Knee 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Knee.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Knee 1 channel](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Leg.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Low Quad](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Lower-Quads.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Quad 4 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Quads-1.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Quad 2 channels](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Quads-2.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Neck](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Neck.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Shin](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Shin.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Shoulder](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Shoulder-2.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Shoulder with small electrodes](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Shoulder-1.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Tricep](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Triceps.jpg)
![Male Wired Muscle Stimulator Electrode Placement - Upper Arm](https://www.compex.com/media/wysiwyg/compex-eu/cms/electrode-placement/men/Wired-Upper-Arm.jpg)