Weightlifting at the 1956 Summer Olympics
| Weightlifting at the Games of the XVI Olympiad  | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Royal Exhibition Building | 
| Dates | 23–26 November 1956 | 
| Competitors | 105 from 34 nations | 
The weightlifting competition at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne consisted of seven weight classes, all for men only.