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You trained hard. You have a solid total. But which score actually matters at your meet? It depends on your federation. Different organizations use different formulas. If you use the wrong calculator, the score you get will not mean anything in competition. Which scoring system does each federation use? Powerlifting is split across three main […]
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Three different formulas. Three different numbers for the same lifter. If you compete across federations or just want to track your strength honestly, knowing which system to use makes a real difference. What are the main powerlifting scoring systems? Three formulas dominate powerlifting today: DOTS, Wilks, and IPF GL Points. All three measure relative strength […]
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You open a powerlifting calculator and see two options: Wilks and Wilks2. Most lifters pick one without knowing what separates them. The difference matters more than you think. What is Wilks2? Wilks2 is an updated version of the original Wilks formula, released in March 2020. Robert Wilks rebuilt it using newer competition data to fix […]
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Powerlifting has always had one hard question: who is actually the strongest? A 120 kg lifter totaling 700 kg and a 70 kg lifter totaling 500 kg cannot be compared using raw numbers alone. The sport needed a formula. That search gave us Wilks, then Wilks2, then DOTS. What did powerlifting use before Wilks? The […]
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You calculated your score. Now you are staring at a number with no idea what it means. Is 320 good? Is 400 elite? It depends on your level, your division, and which formula you used. What counts as a good DOTS or Wilks score? A good score is one that is competitive for your experience […]
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You just hit a big total. But how does it compare to a lifter who weighs 30 kg less? Raw numbers do not tell the full story. That is the problem the Wilks score was built to fix. What is a Wilks score? A Wilks score is a number that measures your strength relative to […]
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