Is the lifting belt a must for a tiny waist?

[Fakenatty4lyfe]

I don't understand why someone having a belt on bothers any of you? Honestly I'm too busy with my own workout to be concerned with what other guys in the gym are doing/wearing.

Arnold rode his fucking bike with a belt on, haters

 

[The Roman]

I am of the opinion that unless you are going to compete in a belt in OLY or PL, you really have no reason to even buy one. A belt is there to help create intra abdominal pressure for stability, allowing you to simply lift more. There isnt really any scientific evidence suggesting that a belt will keep your waist smaller. Anecdotal maybe but ive never heard that. I have heard that avoiding deadlifts can keep a waist small, but still no hard data

 

[MindlessWork]

I don't understand why someone having a belt on bothers any of you? Honestly I'm too busy with my own workout to be concerned with what other guys in the gym are doing/wearing.

Arnold rode his fucking bike with a belt on, haters

Whatever works for you

 

[raysugar1234]

Whatever works for you

I like to wear one when i squat and deadlift. I have squatted and dl for years and never wore one but since I have I prefer it.