World record progression men's weightlifting (1998–2018)
This is a list of world records progression in men's weightlifting from 1998 and 2018. These records are maintained in each weight class for the snatch lift, clean and jerk lift, and the total for both lifts.
The International Weightlifting Federation restructured its weight classes in 1998, nullifying earlier records and again in 2018.Snatch
Total
62 kg
Snatch
Clean & Jerk
Total
69 kg
Snatch
Clean & Jerk
Total
Snatch
Clean & Jerk
Total
Snatch
Clean & Jerk
Total
94 kg
Snatch
Clean & Jerk
Total
Snatch
Clean & Jerk
Total
+105 kg
Snatch
Clean & Jerk
Total