Wilks Points
Wilks points provide a means of more fairly comparing or ranking totals lifted by
powerlifters of different body weights.
A coefficent is calculated, based on the athlete's gender and body weight, then the lifter's
Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift total is multiplied by the coefficient to give the Wilks points.
The coefficient is larger for ligher lifters and is based on an algebraic function developed by the Australian
coach and current president of the Oceania Powerlifting Federation Robert Wilks.
Wilks Coefficient
McCulloch Age Adjustment
Wilks points are sometimes further adjusted by multiplied by a factor in an attempt to compare the relative
performances of athletes of different ages. The McCulloch coefficients take into account the fact that younger
athletes generally have not developed to their potential strength while from about the age of 40 onwards
strength starts to steadily diminish.
The calculator can be used to find your Wilks points and (if you're under the age of 23 or over 40)
your McCulloch Age-adjusted Wilks Score. Use your age at this year's birthday.
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