Bicep Slicer
Submission
The bicep slicer is a compression submission that hyperextends the elbow by wedging a fulcrum (typically the forearm or shin) into the crook of the opponent's arm and folding the limb against it. From crucifix and gift wrap positions, the opponent's arm is already isolated and controlled, making it an ideal setup for driving your bone across the bicep/forearm junction.
Quick Reference
Key principles
- · The submission works by creating a fulcrum across the inner elbow joint and folding the forearm toward the bicep, compressing tissue and hyperextending the joint.
- · Controlling the opponent's wrist or hand is essential to prevent them from straightening the arm and relieving pressure.
- · Your fulcrum bone (forearm or shin) must be placed deep into the crook of the elbow, not on the meaty part of the bicep.
- · Squeezing your knees together or clamping with your body prevents the opponent from rotating out or pulling the arm free.
- · If the opponent tries to straighten their arm to escape, transition to an armbar since the limb is already isolated.
Execution
- 1 From crucifix or gift wrap, ensure the target arm is fully isolated with wrist control, keeping the elbow bent at approximately 90 degrees.
- 2 Thread your forearm (or position your shin from crucifix) deep into the crook of the opponent's elbow so your bone sits directly against the inner joint.
- 3 Grip your own wrist or clasp your hands to lock the configuration and prevent the opponent from extracting their arm.
- 4 Drive the opponent's wrist toward their own shoulder while simultaneously pulling your fulcrum bone tighter into the elbow crease, folding the arm shut.
- 5 Apply steady increasing pressure by closing the space between their forearm and bicep around your fulcrum until they tap.
Common mistakes
- × Placing the fulcrum too high on the bicep muscle rather than in the elbow crease, which causes pain but fails to generate a true joint lock and allows escape.
- × Failing to secure the opponent's wrist before applying pressure, letting them straighten the arm and completely negate the compression.
- × Rushing the finish without stabilizing the opponent's body first, allowing them to roll or bridge out of crucifix or gift wrap before the submission is locked.
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Positions and situations where the Bicep Slicer shows up.
