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How to Size Your Belt

Mark Rippetoe | September 22, 2025

Belts are used to enable a harder abdominal contraction, producing greater stability, better force transfer, and more motor unit recruitment. To get the most out of this, your belt needs to fit properly. Rip explains how to get it right.

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