The men's heavyweight or unlimited event was part of the weightlifting programme at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

The weight class was the heaviest contested, and allowed weightlifters over 82.5 kilograms (181.5 pounds).

The competition was held on Sunday, 29 July 1928.

All four Olympic records were improved in this competition.

Josef Straßberger set a new world record in press with 122.5 kilograms.