Whoop 4.0 can be worn on the ankle, wrist, biceps, and on forearms. However, that is what we have concluded from our extensive research and is not the official word from Whoop. As per the company’s recommendation, the band is only meant to be worn on the wrist, forearms, and biceps.
We have read scores of forums and it seems like people have had good experiences wearing the band on their ankles and even on their legs. However, there was no significant improvement in accuracy. It’s just a personal preference and you can experiment with different positions to see what works best for you. For golfers, CrossFit athletes, and people who play a lot of racket sports, the wrist is usually not the best position as it can get in the way.
Both Whoop 3.0 and Whoop 4.0 can be conveniently worn on the ankles without any issues. The accuracy remains the same as long as the contact between your skin and the Whoop sensor is good. In fact, many pro athletes have tried experimenting with whoop positioning and have found ankle is the only position to make the strapless intrusive and more comfortable during training other than the wrist.
To be worn on the ankle doesn’t mean that you have to position the monitor itself on your ankle. You should position it on the top of your foot, just below your calf muscle. This is to make sure that the sensor will have good contact with your skin and won’t slip off easily.
Let’s take a look at what the company has to say about wearing the Whoop strap on different parts of the body. We will also cover some frequently asked questions about this topic.
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How to wear Whoop Strap properly?
There are several videos on Whoop’s site that show you how to wear the strap. Here is what they have to say:
The whoop should be worn 1-inch finger widths above the bone on the back of your non-dominant hand. For most people, this is the left wrist. The strap should have a snug fit, but not so tight that it cuts off circulation.
You can move it above on the forearm or bicep for comfort during activities. For biceps however you might have to buy a separate extender strap.
Here is how to adjust the strap:
Is Whoop Body worth it?
Whoop Body (Any-wear Technology) is nothing but a fancy name for smart apparel that allows you to wear the tracker in multiple positions. Only the Whoop 4.0 is compatible with Whoop Body (Any-wear Technology). Their apparel allows you to wear Whoop 4.0 around the calf, torso, and waist.
The company claims that the best position to wear the Whoop strap other than the waist is the upper arm, left side of the torso, waist, and lower leg. Accordingly, the company has fitted secret pods into its apparel which can easily hold the Whoop 4.0 in place.
Currently, the Whoop Body apparel line includes
- Shorts
- Sports Bra
- Leggings
- Compression Top
- Boxer
- Bracelets
Can you wear Whoop Strap on the inner side of the wrist?
As long as the contact between your skin and the Whoop sensor is good, it doesn’t really matter where you wear the strap on your wrist.
Crossfit athletes while doing kettlebells, and overhead squats find it more comfortable to wear the strap on the inner side of their wrist. The same goes for people who play a lot of racket sports.
With Whoop 4.0 which is basically designed to be worn anywhere in the body, you wouldn’t have to worry about the accuracy as long as the contact is good.
Can you wear Whoop on a dominant (right/left) hand?
Is usually discouraged to wear the Whoop strap on your dominant hand as it can interfere with the accuracy of step count. As you move your dominant hand a lot during the day, it can result in false positives and inaccuracy.
The other metrics such as Heart Rate and sleep tracking remains unaffected given that you wear the strap snugly on your wrist.
Should you wear Whoop 24/7?
The ideal way to use Whoop is to wear it all day and all night. The more data it collects, the more accurate it becomes in tracking your sleep, recovery, and strain.
The strap is designed to maximize comfort even during sleep, so you shouldn’t have any problems wearing it overnight. And if this is not working for you, try changing the positioning of the strap a bit. Wear it on the ankle, forearm, or bicep.
Alternatively, if you have the latest Whoop 4.0 you can always invest in Whoop Body apparel which lets you wear the tracker in multiple positions.
Can you Wear Whoop in the shower?
As per the official website, it is fine to wear Whoop in the shower as long as take extreme care to not subject it to high-pressure streams of water or submerge it for long periods of time.
Whoop 4.0 is the only strap by the company that can withstand water immersion to a certain level without removing the batteries. it can be worn while
- Pool swimming
- Washing dishes
- Working out in the gym
- Showering or Bathing.
- Using Sauna and Hot Tub
What to do if you lost your whoop strap?
Though wearing Whoop other than the wrist position is a comfortable option for many users, the chances of misplacing or losing the tracker are pretty high.
If you have lost your Whoop strap, and don’t know what to do, read the linked post. To give you its gist, you cannot get a replacement for a lost strap and might have to pay almost $120 to claim a non-warranty replacement.
Final Words:
Most of you are already wearing your Whoop strap on the ankle, and are just here for validation. While we can’t back this by the company’s official statement on the matter, we can assure you that hundreds of users including pro athletes are wearing it on the ankle with good results.
As Whoop 4.0 is compatible with Whoop Body, we can safely say that you can wear the tracker in any place you want as long as it is comfortable and has a decent connection with your body.