The heaviest successful lift for each athlete in the snatch is added to his or her best performance in the clean and jerk, giving an overall total weight lifted. If two lifters tie on total weight lifted, the decision goes to the lifter with the lowest body weight. If their weight is identical, the lifter who first posted the weight is given the decision. Lifters who fail in all three attempts at the snatch are allowed to compete in the clean and jerk, but receive no overall placing. Once on the platform, a lifter has 60 seconds to begin his or her attempt.
Lifters can apply chalk to their hands to improve their grip.
If a lifter has to make two attempts in a row, a two-minute break is allowed between attempts. If a lifter appears to begin a jerk, but then does not continue, a no lift is recorded. A failed attempt which reaches the level of the knees or above results in a no lift. Using lubricants on the thighs is prohibited. Only a competitor's feet may touch the platform.