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.

56 kg

Snatch

Clean &; Jerk

Total

62 kg

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Total

69 kg

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Total

77 kg

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Total

85 kg

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Total

94 kg

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Total

105 kg

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Total

+105 kg

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

Total