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{{Short description|Grappling hold that presses muscle into bone}}
{{Infobox Grappling hold
|name = Compression lock
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|caption = mutual Achilles
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|parent_style = Various [[Grappling]] Styles
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|child_holds = [[Achilles lock]]
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A '''compression lock''', '''muscle lock''', '''muscle slicer''' or '''muscle crusher''', is a [[grappling hold]] that causes severe pain by pressing a [[muscle]] into a [[bone]]. A compression lock can cause a [[joint lock]] in a nearby [[joint]] when it is applied by squeezing a [[Limb (anatomy)|limb]] over a [[Fulcrum (mechanics)|fulcrum]]. A forceful compression lock may damage muscles and [[tendons]], and if accompanied by a [[joint lock]], may also result in torn [[ligaments]], [[dislocation (medicine)|dislocation]] or [[bone fracture]]s. Compression locks can be used as [[grappling hold#Pain compliance hold|pain compliance holds]], and are sometimes featured in [[combat sport]]s as [[grappling hold#Submission hold|submission holds]].

==Achilles lock==
{{Further|Ashi-Hishigi}}
An '''Achilles lock''' (also called an '''Achilles hold''' or '''Achilles squeeze''' or '''Ashi-Hishigi''' in judo) is a compression lock that involves pressing the [[Achilles tendon]] into the back of the [[ankle]] or lower [[human leg|leg]]. It is typically performed by wedging a [[forearm]], especially a bony part of it, into the Achilles tendon, while leveraging the foot and the leg over the forearm serving as a fulcrum. This causes severe pressure on the Achilles tendon, and often also results in an [[leglock#Ankle lock|ankle lock]], since the ankle is being used as a point of leverage. Similarly, some ankle locks also cause a compression lock on the Achilles tendon, and hence the term "Achilles lock" is often also used to describe such ankle locks.

==Biceps slicer==
A '''biceps slicer''' (also called a '''biceps lock''' or '''biceps crusher''') is a compression lock that involves pushing the [[biceps brachii|biceps]] into the [[humerus]]. An effective biceps slicer can be applied by putting an [[arm]] or leg as a fulcrum on the opponent's arm at the inside of the arm by the elbow, and flexing the opponent's arm over the fulcrum. This will result in the biceps and forearm being pressed into the fulcrum. The biceps slicer becomes most effective as a compression lock when the bony parts of the limb such as the [[shinbone|shin]] or any of the bones in the forearm are forced into the biceps of the opponent. The biceps slicer can also become a potent [[armlock]] when it is applied in this manner, because the leverage causes an elongating and separating tension in the [[elbow|elbow joint]], making this a legal technique in [[judo]] competition.<ref>International Judo Federation. [http://www.intjudo.eu/?Menu=Static_Page&Action=List&m_static_id=41&lang_id=2&mid=7&main=12# IJF Referee Rules] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090802030439/http://www.intjudo.eu/?Menu=Static_Page&Action=List&m_static_id=41&lang_id=2&mid=7&main=12 |date=2009-08-02 }}. ''www.ijf.org''. URL last accessed August 18, 2006.</ref> In [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] competitions however, the biceps slicer is an illegal technique in lower level divisions of some major tournaments.<ref name=IBJJF>International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. [http://www.cbjj.com.br/english/rules.htm Rules] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060206082733/http://www.cbjj.com.br/english/rules.htm |date=2006-02-06 }}. ''www.cbjj.com.br''. URL last accessed August 18, 2006.</ref> In [[catch wrestling]] biceps slicer variation is called '''short-arm scissors'''.

==Leg slicer==

A '''leg slicer''' (depending on the affected muscle also called for instance '''calf slicer''' or '''thigh crusher''') is a compression lock that involves pressing the [[calf (anatomy)|calf]] and/or [[thigh]] muscle into one of the bones in the leg. Similarly to the biceps slicer, a leg slicer can be applied by inserting an arm or leg in the backside of the knee, and flexing the opponent's leg to apply pressure to the muscles surrounding the fulcrum. Generally, the direction of the shin in the leg acting as a fulcrum will determine where the larger part of the pressure will go. Such leg slicers can be used as effective leglocks to the knee through a separating and elongating motion.<ref>{{cite web |author= |title=Calf Slicer |url=https://jitsuiq.com/submissions/locks/compression-locks/calf-slicer.html |website=jitsuiq.com |location=Calf Slicer |publisher=Jitsu IQ |access-date=25 April 2025 }}</ref> Similarly to the biceps slicer, the calf slicer is listed as a banned technique in the lower levels of some major Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions.<ref name=IBJJF/> Wrestler [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] uses this as a submission finisher move, calling it the ''Calf Killer'' in [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling|NJPW]] and [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|TNA]] and the ''Calf Crusher'' in [[WWE]].

==See also==
* [[Chokehold]]
* [[Joint lock]]

==References==
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==External links==
* Bison Grappling. [https://web.archive.org/web/20060328003727/http://bisons.net/training/achilles_squeeze.html Achilles squeeze]. ''bisons.net''. URL last accessed August 18, 2006.
* Kesting, Stephan. [http://www.grapplearts.com/Ankle-Lock-Breakdown.htm Breaking down the Ankle Lock]. ''www.grapplearts.com''. URL last accessed August 18, 2006.
* Pearson, Charlie. [https://web.archive.org/web/20060104154504/http://www.lockflow.com/article_view.php?id=391 Leg Slicer], [https://web.archive.org/web/20060113201717/http://www.lockflow.com/article_view.php?id=38 Biceps Lock]. ''www.lockflow.com''. URL last accessed August 18, 2006.
* Judo Leg Locks. [http://www.judoinfo.com/leglocks.htm Leg locks]
* [http://www.mma-training.com/bicep-slicer.html Bicep Slicer Videos] Two versions of the technique are taught and performed.

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