Calculate a Wilks score.
Wilks is a legacy bodyweight-adjusted powerlifting scoring system that can still be useful for quick comparisons.
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Wilks Calculator
Use this Wilks calculator to estimate a bodyweight-adjusted powerlifting score from your total and bodyweight.
How it works
How to use the wilks calculator
Wilks Calculator is intended for lifters and coaches who still use Wilks as a quick point of reference. Use it to compare totals across bodyweights with a familiar powerlifting scoring system.
Enter total, bodyweight, and sex to estimate the score from the standard formula. The calculator returns a Wilks score.
Wilks is a legacy scoring system and should be treated as a comparison tool rather than a complete description of performance. Use the score to compare progress or meet results, but do not let it replace good programming and lift-by-lift analysis.
FAQ
Common questions about this calculator.
Use these quick answers as a starting point, then compare the result to your real-world progress.
What does the wilks calculator tell me?
Enter total, bodyweight, and sex to estimate the score from the standard formula. The result is a Wilks score.
How accurate is the wilks calculator?
Wilks is a legacy scoring system and should be treated as a comparison tool rather than a complete description of performance.
What should I do after I get my result?
Use the score to compare progress or meet results, but do not let it replace good programming and lift-by-lift analysis.
Who is this calculator best for?
This calculator is intended for lifters and coaches who still use Wilks as a quick point of reference.
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