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Strength Benchmarks

Compare your lifts against 2.5M+ competition results

Your Lift

Your best lift or E1RM for this movement

Percentile

How You Rank Among Competitors

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Estimates based on aggregated powerlifting population data. Import the OpenPowerlifting dataset for real competition comparisons.

Based on competition entries in your weight class and equipment category.

Percentile

Wilks Score

Weight Class

BW Ratio

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Distribution in Your Weight Class

Where your lift falls among competitors in your category

Strength Standards for Your Weight Class

Based on actual competition results, not arbitrary multipliers

Tier Percentile Weight Range BW Multiple

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About This Data

Strength benchmarks are derived from the OpenPowerlifting database, which contains over 2.5 million competition results from sanctioned powerlifting meets worldwide. This provides real, evidence-based comparisons rather than arbitrary strength standards.

Results are filtered by sex, bodyweight class, and equipment category for the most accurate comparison. The percentile rank tells you what percentage of competitors in your category you would out-lift based on your current numbers.

Keep in mind that competition lifters represent a self-selected group of trained individuals. Ranking at the 50th percentile among competition lifters means you are already significantly stronger than the general population.

Frequently Asked Questions

These percentiles are based on actual competition results from sanctioned powerlifting meets, making them highly accurate for comparing against the competitive powerlifting population. However, remember that competition lifters are already a self-selected stronger group. A 50th percentile ranking means you are average among competitors, which is well above the general population average.
You can use your gym max or E1RM. However, be aware that competition lifts follow strict rules (squat depth, bench pause, lockout standards) that may reduce your numbers compared to gym lifts. If using a gym max, your actual competition percentile may be slightly lower. For the most accurate comparison, use weights you could lift to competition standards.
The Wilks score is a coefficient used to compare strength across different bodyweight classes. It normalizes your lift relative to your bodyweight using a polynomial formula, allowing a 148 lb lifter to be fairly compared against a 242 lb lifter. A higher Wilks score indicates greater relative strength. Scores above 300 are competitive, and scores above 400 are elite-level.
Supportive equipment (wraps, suits, shirts) can significantly increase the weight lifted. Knee wraps alone can add 5-15% to a squat, while multi-ply equipment can increase lifts by 20-40% or more. Comparing raw lifts against equipped lifts would give a misleading percentile. Always select the equipment category that matches your lifting conditions.
The OpenPowerlifting database is updated regularly as new competition results are submitted. Our percentile calculations reflect the most recent data import. The large dataset (2.5M+ results) means individual new entries have minimal impact on percentile rankings, ensuring stable and reliable benchmarks.

Percentile rankings are based on OpenPowerlifting competition data. Gym lifts may not directly translate to competition performance due to judging standards. These benchmarks are for informational purposes only.