The men's lightweight event was part of the weightlifting programme at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
The weight class was the second-lightest contested, and allowed weightlifters of up to 67.5 kilograms (148.8 pounds).
The competition was held on Saturday, 30 July 1932.
[1] These were the standing world and Olympic records (in kilograms) prior to the 1932 Summer Olympics.
René Duverger set a new Olympic record in press with 97.5 kilograms and in total with 325 kilograms.