1. What is the Wilks Score?

The Wilks Score (or Wilks Coefficient) is a measure of strength relative to body weight, allowing comparison between lifters of different sizes. It's commonly used in powerlifting to compare performances across weight classes.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Wilks formula:

Where:

• \( lift \) — Total weight lifted (kg)
• \( coeff \) — Wilks coefficient (dimensionless)

Explanation: The coefficient is calculated differently for men and women based on body weight using polynomial equations that normalize scores across weight classes.

3. Importance of Wilks Score

Details: The Wilks Score allows fair comparison of strength between athletes of different body weights, making it valuable for competition rankings and tracking personal progress relative to others.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your total lift (sum of squat, bench press, and deadlift in kg), your body weight in kg, and select your gender. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good Wilks Score?
A: 300+ is good for beginners, 400+ is competitive, and 500+ is elite level. World-class lifters often exceed 600.

Q2: Is Wilks different for men and women?
A: Yes, women have a different coefficient calculation to account for physiological differences in strength-to-weight ratios.

Q3: What lifts are included in the total?
A: In powerlifting, it's the sum of your best squat, bench press, and deadlift from a competition.

Q4: Are there alternatives to Wilks?
A: Yes, other systems include IPF Points (formerly GL), Schwartz/Malone, and Allometric Scaling.

Q5: Why use Wilks instead of raw totals?
A: It allows fair comparison between athletes of different body weights, similar to wrestling or boxing weight classes.