en فيزيولوژی ورزشی و شاخه‌های وابسته بدان Sport Physiology and its related branches مقاله اصیل Original Article <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Background. </strong>Weightlifting demands exceptional physical performance, which relies on muscular strength and endurance, rendering nutrition and the presence of essential mineral elements critical to achieving sports success.<br> <strong>Objectives. </strong>The study of the relationship between certain biochemical indicators (iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium, sodium, and selenium) and the level of athletic performance in weightlifters.<br> <strong>Methods. </strong>The research sample was deliberately selected to suit the nature of the research and its procedures. The study sample consisted of 7 weightlifters from Amanat Baghdad Sports Club for the 2024/2025 sports season. The age group of the applicants was 73 kg.<br> <strong>Results. </strong>The results showed that weightlifters with sufficient levels of these minerals achieved achievements in the snatch lift test, with a positive correlation relationship between achievement and levels of mineral elements, as the values of the correlation coefficient were as follows, iron (0.7270), potassium (0.6930), zinc (0.7490), magnesium (0.8070), sodium (0.7430), selenium (0.7760).<br> <strong>Conclusion.</strong> The study concluded that iron, zinc, and magnesium are crucial for weightlifters&#39; snatch lift performance, and their absence can lead to a decline. Potassium enhances endurance and reduces muscle spasms, while zinc supports the immune system and promotes healing processes. A balanced diet with adequate mineral elements is essential for optimal snatch lift results. A lack of these elements can result in a decline in performance.</div> Sports Nutrition, Weightlifting Sports, Athletic Performance, Snatch Lift, Essential Minerals 0 0 http://aassjournal.com/browse.php?a_code=A-11-2417-2&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Omar Khalid Yasir omar.taha@cope.uobaghdad.edu.iq 100319475328460017480 0009-0008-3020-3032 Yes College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq Zahad Fawzi Naji Zohad.fawzi1000@copew.uobaghdad.edu.iq 100319475328460017481 0009-0001-4362-0061 No College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Women, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq Salih Mahdi Mukheef saleh.mahdi@cope.uobaghdad.edu.iq 100319475328460017482 0009-0000-0540-9583 No College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq