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Weight progression is designed to move from lighter to heavier weights in a planned sequence. Starting with lighter attempts lets the lifter warm up and confirm technique before pushing heavier loads, while giving officials a clear, safe structure to manage the meet. Each subsequent attempt is arranged to be heavier (or at least not lighter) than the previous one according to the lifter’s declared plan, which keeps the session orderly and fair. Conversely, going from heavier to lighter, using random weights, or having all attempts at the same weight would create safety risks and confusion, and wouldn’t provide the structured test of strength that the format is designed to assess.