Abstract: A weightlifting belt includes a flexible strap portion with a first major surface (e.g., a front), a second major surface (e.g., a back), a first longitudinal end, a second longitudinal end, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side. An anchor assembly is in contact with the first major surface of the flexible strap portion near the first longitudinal end of the flexible strap portion. A lever-actuated hook assembly is in contact with the first major surface of the flexible strap portion near the second longitudinal end of the flexible strap portion. The lever-actuated hook assembly is configured to engage the anchor assembly so as to hold the first longitudinal end of the strap portion close to, or in physical contact with, the second longitudinal end of the strap portion so as to form a loop that can fit around a waist of a human.

Abstract: A belt is disclosed that includes a strap and a buckle. A first row of holes extends in a longitudinal direction, and a second parallel row of holes extends in the longitudinal direction, both near a first end of the strap. The holes in the first row are offset in the longitudinal direction from the holes in the second row. The belt buckle has a frame and a prong and is coupled to the second end of the strap. The buckle is configured such that when the first end of the belt is passed through the frame of the buckle, the prong of the buckle can be moved into either a first position to physically engage a hole in the first row of holes or a second position to physically engage a hole in the second row of holes.