This is the list of world records progression in men's weightlifting . 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 1993, 1998, 2018 and 2025, nullifying earlier records. [1]
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 141 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 172 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 307 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 148 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 180 | 1 June 2025 | — | — | |
 Hampton Morris | 181 | 14 July 2025 | Pan American Championships | Cali |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 322 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 156 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 190 | 1 June 2025 | — | — | |
 Sebastián Olivares | 191 | 15 July 2025 | Pan American Championships | Cali |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 340 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 165 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 202 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 361 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 175 | 1 June 2025 | — | — | |
| Yeison López | 176 | 16 July 2025 | Pan American Championships | Cali |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 214 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 383 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 181 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 221 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 396 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 195 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 237 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 427 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 218 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 260 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |
| Athlete | Record (kg) | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Standard | 477 | 1 June 2025 | — | — |