🦴 Anatomy

What is Tricep in BJJ?

Quick Definition

The upper arm muscle used in pushing, framing, and stiff-arming.

Full Explanation

The tricep is the muscle on the back of the upper arm responsible for elbow extension. In BJJ, triceps are critical for framing, stiff-arming, pushing opponents away, and bench-press type movements from bottom. Strong triceps improve your ability to create distance and maintain frames under pressure. The tricep is also used in pushing motions during guard passing and is engaged when posting to prevent sweeps.

Examples in Context

"Use your triceps to push frames from bottom side control"

"Strong triceps help maintain distance when framing"

Related Terms

Bicep

The upper arm muscle used in pulling, gripping, and applying chokes.

Frames

Using your limbs as barriers to create and maintain space.

Stiff Arm

Extending your arm rigidly to create distance and prevent the opponent from closing space.

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