The 1953 Men's World Weightlifting Championships were held in Stockholm, Sweden from August 26 to August 28, 1953. There were 70 men in action from 19 nations.
| Bantamweight 56 kg | 315.0 kg | 295.0 kg | 280.0 kg | ||||
| Featherweight 60 kg | 337.5 kg | 332.5 kg | 307.5 kg | ||||
| Lightweight 67.5 kg | 370.0 kg | 365.0 kg | 355.0 kg | ||||
| Middleweight 75 kg | 407.5 kg | 397.5 kg | 382.5 kg | ||||
| Light heavyweight 82.5 kg | 430.0 kg | 427.5 kg | 415.0 kg | ||||
| Middle heavyweight 90 kg | 442.5 kg | 400.0 kg | 385.0 kg | ||||
| Heavyweight +90 kg | 467.5 kg | 457.5 kg | 450.0 kg |