Compare powerlifting strength across weight classes
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The Wilks Score is a formula used in powerlifting to compare strength across different body weights. It allows a 60kg lifter to be fairly compared against a 120kg lifter. Higher Wilks scores indicate greater relative strength.
The formula is used by many powerlifting federations worldwide to determine the best overall lifter at competitions regardless of weight class.
| Rating | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Elite | 450+ | 350+ |
| Advanced | 375-449 | 275-349 |
| Intermediate | 300-374 | 200-274 |
| Novice | 225-299 | 150-199 |
| Beginner | <225 | <150 |
A Wilks score of 300-350 for men and 200-250 for women is considered good for a recreational lifter with 2-3 years of training. This puts you in the intermediate to advanced category.
DOTS (Dynamic Objective Team Scoring) is a newer formula that some federations prefer. Both are valid. Wilks remains widely used and understood. The key is consistency within a federation.
The highest Wilks scores in competition have exceeded 700 points. Elite male powerlifters typically score 500-600, while elite female lifters score 400-500.
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