Every Powerlifting Meet, Every Record, One Verified Source
Meet coverage, head-to-head comparisons, and verified records from a growing archive of competition lifters across every major federation.
Data through 2026-07-20
This Week in Powerlifting
Full week coverage233 meets with 16,288 results landed in the database this week.
National Masters Powerlifting Championship
Jul 18, 2026 - PI - 487 lifters
Cornhusker State Games
Jul 18, 2026 - USAPL - 161 lifters
1° Gara Open Classic di PL Qualificante per Lussemburgo Cup 2027
Jul 20, 2026 - FIPL - 95 lifters
Silent Worker Series Switzerland
Jul 18, 2026 - KDKS - 85 lifters
Progress Open Classic
Jul 18, 2026 - OEVK - 83 lifters
Band of Barbells Toronto Summer Cup
Jul 18, 2026 - CPU - 73 lifters
This Day in Powerlifting
View full dayRivalries and Head-to-Head
Rivalries
Auto-detected head-to-head matchups between lifters who competed at the same meets repeatedly.
Compare Lifters
Head-to-head comparison of lifters across weight classes, formulas, and performance metrics.
Ghost Competitor
Drop your total into any real meet and see where you would have placed. Virtual meet simulation.
Athlete Spotlight
Explore the Dataset
Data-driven insights powered by 3.8M competition resultsIs My Lift Good?
Find out where any lift ranks among 3.8M competition results. Instant percentile breakdown by weight class.
Try It NowLift Ratio Fingerprint
Analyze your squat:bench:deadlift ratio against population data to find your weakest lift.
Age Curves
When do lifters peak? See average and max scores by age from 14 to 80+ with real data.
Federation Intel
Deep dive into any federation: growth trends, meet counts, top lifters, and competitive landscape.
State of Powerlifting 2026
The annual data report. How the sport grew, the women\'s surge, and trends from 3.9 million entries.
Attempt Optimizer
Data-driven attempt selection based on millions of recorded competition attempts and success rates.
Score Your Lifts
The same formulas used at real competitionsPercentile Rank
Where do you rank? See your percentile among 1,000,000+ competition lifters in your weight class.
Get StartedWilks Calculator
The original formula for comparing strength across weight classes. Still the most recognized score in powerlifting.
DOTS Calculator
A newer, more balanced scoring system. Fairer for very light and very heavy lifters than Wilks.
IPF GL Points
The official scoring system at every IPF competition. Required if you compete in the IPF.
1RM Calculator
Estimate your max from any training set. Plan attempts or track progress without maxing out.
Attempt Planner
Plan all 9 attempts before your meet. Pick openers, seconds, and thirds to maximize your total.
Weight Class Analyzer
Find your optimal weight class. See how your percentile ranking changes across adjacent IPF classes.
Score Comparison
Compare Wilks, DOTS, and IPF GL side by side. See which formula favors your bodyweight and total.
Training Max Calculator
Calculate your 5/3/1 training max at 85-90% of 1RM. Full percentage charts and weekly breakdowns.
My Powerlifting Profile
Total, Wilks, DOTS, IPF GL, lift balance and milestones - your full strength snapshot in one view.
Quick Wilks Calculator
Compare your strength across any bodyweight using the most recognized scoring formula in powerlifting.
Get Meet Ready
Program Finder
Find a powerlifting program tailored to your experience level and goals.
Weight Class Advisor
Should you move up? See real data from lifters who made the switch between weight classes.
Meet Readiness
Pre-meet checklist and preparation guide for your first competition or next meet.
Meet Day Guide
Hour-by-hour guide for competition day. Timing, rules, strategies, and what to expect.
Attempt Planner
Plan all 9 attempts before your meet. Maximize your total with data-driven selections.
Daily Challenge
Real Competition Data, Not Gym Claims
Every record, ranking, and percentile on this site comes from verified competition results - not self-reported gym numbers. We've compiled data from OpenPowerlifting covering 1,000,000+ competition lifters across 200+ federations to show you exactly where you stand.
Use the Wilks Calculator, DOTS Calculator, or IPF GL Points to score your lifts using the same formulas used at international competitions. The Percentile Calculator shows your exact rank among all competition lifters in your weight class.
Search the full database by name, federation, weight class, country, or equipment type on the Explore page. Check all-time records across every category, see strength standards for your weight class, or browse the federation directory to find the right organization for your next meet.
Competing soon? The Attempt Planner helps you plan all nine attempts with proven progression strategies. The 1RM Predictor estimates your max from any training set so you know where you stand before stepping on the platform. Every tool is free, instant, and requires no account.
Not sure which weight class suits you best? The Weight Class Advisor shows real data from lifters who moved between classes, so you can see average DOTS changes and success rates before committing. Use the Formula Comparison tool to see how Wilks, DOTS, and IPF GL rank lifters differently across weight classes.
Want to know if your lift is any good? The Is My Lift Good? tool gives you an instant percentile breakdown. The Ghost Competitor drops your total into any real meet to show where you would have placed. Analyze your squat:bench:deadlift ratio against population data to pinpoint your weakest lift, or use the Attempt Optimizer to plan meet-day attempts backed by success rate data from millions of recorded attempts.
Track any lifter's career trajectory over time, explore age curves to see when lifters peak, dive into federation growth trends, or discover auto-detected rivalries between lifters who faced each other repeatedly. Check This Day in Powerlifting for the biggest lifts that happened on today's date.