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Your training partner lifted less than you at your last meet. But their DOTS score was higher. That feels wrong. It is not. It is exactly how relative strength scoring is supposed to work. What is the difference between absolute and relative strength? Absolute strength is the total weight you lift regardless of your bodyweight. […]
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You compete as a female lifter or in a masters division. Your IPF GL score looks different from what you see on the open men’s leaderboard. That is not a mistake. The formula handles your division differently by design. Do women use the same IPF GL formula as men? No. IPF GL uses separate exponential […]
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You know your IPF GL score. But how does the math behind it actually work? Understanding the formula helps you see exactly why your number moves the way it does between meets. How are IPF GL points calculated? IPF GL points are calculated by multiplying your powerlifting total by an exponential coefficient based on your […]
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You just got your IPF GL score after a meet. The number is 68. Is that good? The honest answer depends on your body weight, your division, and how long you have trained. Here is exactly how to read your number. What is a good IPF GL score? A good IPF GL score is generally […]
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You compete in a USAPL meet. Your total is strong. But the score on your result card is not DOTS or Wilks. It is a number between 60 and 90. That is your IPF GL score. Here is exactly what it means. What are IPF GL points? IPF GL Points are the official scoring system […]
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Your squat, bench, and deadlift are three separate numbers. But in powerlifting competition, only one number decides everything. That number is your total. It determines your placing, your score, and your standing in the sport. What is a powerlifting total? A powerlifting total is the combined weight of your best successful squat, bench press, and […]
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