The 1950 Men's World Weightlifting Championships were held October 13–15, 1950, in Paris, France. 56 men from 17 nations participated.
| Bantamweight 56 kg | 310.0 kg | 305.0 kg | 297.5 kg | ||||
| Featherweight 60 kg | 327.5 kg | 317.5 kg | 305.0 kg | ||||
| Lightweight 67.5 kg | 352.5 kg | 350.0 kg | 347.5 kg | ||||
| Middleweight 75 kg | 400.0 kg | 390.0 kg | 385.0 kg | ||||
| Light heavyweight 82.5 kg | 420.0 kg | 420.0 kg | 382.5 kg | ||||
| Heavyweight +82.5 kg | 462.5 kg | 422.5 kg | 400.0 kg |