Abstract: A weight lift assembly for holding a weight includes a base member comprising an upper surface and a lower surface and a strap forming a first loop at a first end of the base member and a second loop formed at the second end of the base member. The first loop and the second loop are spaced apart by a gap. A securing member is releasably coupled to the base member in the gap between the first loop and the second loop to receive and releasably secure a weight to the upper surface of the base member.

Abstract: A weight-lift assembly is provided for an article of foot strap, comprising a base member, which comprises an upper surface and a lower surface, and attachable to a feet portion; at least one fastening member adapted to secure said weight-lift base member to footwear, and wherein said weight-lift base member is adapted to raise the weight-portion by a predetermined amount with respect to a toe portion, and wherein the weight-lift base member is adapted to provide structural support to a foot over the entire raised weight-portion.