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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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Most lifters know their DOTS score. However, few of them understand how it is calculated. When you understand the formula, you can make better choices. It also helps you plan your training and pick the right weight class. What is the DOTS score formula? The DOTS score formula multiplies your powerlifting total by a bodyweight […]
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You lifted a solid total. But how does it compare to lifters in other weight classes? That is the exact problem the DOTS score was created to solve. What is a DOTS score? A DOTS score is a single number that measures your strength relative to your bodyweight. It lets powerlifters of different sizes be […]
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