What happens if a lifter misses a lift?

When a lifter misses a lift, the missed attempt is recorded, and they are typically permitted to make a subsequent attempt at the same weight or choose a different weight for their next attempt. This allows the lifter an opportunity to improve their performance and demonstrates the competitive nature of the sport, which values persistence and the chance to succeed after a failure. Each lifter is generally allowed a specific number of attempts for each lift, and a missed lift does not disqualify their future attempts in that category, reinforcing the structure of the competition.