Squats & Deadlifts Without A Belt- Why Would Your Waist Get Bigger??

[Texas Ranger]

Fellas, I've seen this comment tossed out there quite a bit, lately. But, I really don't see the logic in it. It seems like your diet would dictate this. Why would a belt prevent your waist from getting bigger while performing Deadlifts and Squats? Any comments???

 

[slobberknocker]

When you do those without a belt, the muscles in your core grow at an outstanding rate. It's not fat that's being added, but muscle.

 

[Texas Ranger]

Anymore opinions or experiences with this??

 

[from zero]

I don't think you need any more opinions. Slobberknocker pretty much covered it.

 

[needsize]

I think some size will be gained in the waist, regardless of a belt, if you squat really heavy, but it also depends on the person. I deadlift and squat pretty damn heavy (dead 550 x 5 and squat 455 x 5) and while Ive gained some size around the waist, its not all that much and my waist is still pretty small.

 

[Zander1983]

I've got a VERY thick waist. Its exploded in the past few months due to the large number of compound lifts I've been doing (squats, GMs, rack deads etc...).

 

[Imakarum_Mirabilis]

Mine has been outstandingly the same size for years, and I've never used a belt.

 

[Texas Ranger]

Yeah, I never used a belt either and my waist has grown slightly. I think it's mostly beacuse I have gained alot size. Not because I didn't wear a belt.

 

[vinylgroover]

I've worn a belt for periods and gone without for periods.....never noticed much difference.

 

[endpoint]

I dont have a six pack i have a keg