Why does belly fat begin to hang?

Question

As you gain weight and your stomach gets bigger why does it start to hang instead of sticking out like a pregnant stomach?

In: Biology

Answer 1

To somewhat simplify the other answer. When fat expands in areas outside the support structures of the body (like under the ab muscles), the skin can’t hold the weight and gravity takes over = sagging.

When it happens to be fat inside the support structures expanding, it can defy gravity to an extent and stick out