Category Archives: Compex Applications

What is sport electrostimulation?

Let’s talk about sports electrostimulation, what it is and what it is for. Muscular electrostimulation is a technology that allows us to generate excitement through the nervous system and produce a muscle contraction. This is the essence of this technology, a method of inducing muscle contractions.   Note: if you are a professional in the […]

How does my Compex work?

In this post we will try to offer you general notions about how to use your Compex:   REGARDING ELECTRODES PLACEMENT You will find two sizes of Compex electrodes, large (5×10) and small (5×5), your choice depends on the muscle group you want to train. Choosing the electrodes properly will result in comfort and effectiveness. […]

ECCENTRICS AND SPORTS ELECTROSTIMULATION

Everyone knows the importance of strength work in the eccentric phase when we want to maximize the gains of strength and above all, thinking of the gain of muscle mass as the main objective. The capacity to apply force in this phase is up to 30-40% greater than in the concentric phase and the ideal […]

MUSCLE ELECTROSTIMULATION AND CORE STABILITY

Working with muscular electrostimulation allows us to enjoy an infinite number of applications, always based on two basic principles: 1- Increased motor recruitment 2- Biofeedback, to induce muscular contractions where the subject is not able to produce them by himself or to improve them. However, in order for the work with electrostimulation to be properly […]