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Most lifters set goals around their total. They pick a number and chase it. The problem is that a total means different things at different bodyweights. A 500 kg total at 74 kg is elite. That same total of 120 kg is intermediate. Your DOTS or Wilks score removes that ambiguity completely. Can your score […]
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Your score is not moving. Your total is going up, but the number stays flat. That happens more than most lifters expect. Knowing exactly what drives your score is the fastest way to fix it. What actually moves your DOTS or Wilks score? Two things control your score: your powerlifting total and your bodyweight. Your […]
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Your score looks clean and objective. But is the formula behind it actually fair? Every powerlifting scoring system has limitations. Some are small. Some affect entire weight classes. Knowing where each formula falls short helps you interpret your numbers honestly. How accurate are DOTS and Wilks scores? Both DOTS and Wilks produce reasonable relative strength […]
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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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