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Wilks Score for Powerlifting
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The Wilks score provides a way to compare powerlifting performances across different body weight classes and between sexes. It multiplies the total lifted by a coefficient that adjusts for body weight.
A Wilks score above 300 is considered competitive at the local level, while scores above 400 are nationally competitive and above 500 represent world-class performance.
Common use cases:
- Comparing lifters across weight classes
- Powerlifting competition best-lifter awards
- Tracking relative strength progress
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Maria is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Public Health. She focuses on evidence-based nutrition assessment tools including BMI, calorie calculations, and body composition analysis.
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