Weightlifting was one of the sports contested at the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis in Indiana, United States. There were ten weight categories, just as there were in the previous two games, with medals awarded in each.

Men's competition Flyweight (– 52 kg) RANKFINAL Bantamweight (– 56 kg) RANKFINAL Featherweight (– 60 kg) RANKFINAL

Lightweight (– 67.5 kg) RANKFINAL

Middleweight (– 75 kg) RANKFINAL4.5.6.7.8.9. Light-heavyweight (– 82.5 kg) RANKFINAL4.5.6.7.8.9.10.

Middle-heavyweight (– 90 kg) RANKFINAL First-heavyweight (– 100 kg) RANKFINAL

Heavyweight (– 110 kg) RANKFINAL

Super heavyweight (+ 110 kg) RANKFINAL

Medal table