The article shows that in the training process of modern weightlifters of high qualification, combinations of several most effective methods of developing muscle strength are used. During the preparation of the article, the analysis of scientific and methodological literature on the research topic was carried out. The training plans of qualified weightlifters were also studied. The results of the study allow us to conclude that from 70% to 90% of the total training load of qualified weightlifters falls on exercises performed using the method of repeated effort and the method of short-term maximum stress