How Much Is a Plate at the Gym? Weight in lb and kg (1–8 Plates)
Last updated: September 2026 How much is a plate? At the gym, “a plate” means one large 45…
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How Much Does a Barbell Weigh? (Every Bar Type Explained)
Last updated: October 2026 The short answer: most barbells weigh 45 lbs (20 kg). That’s the standard for…
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Powerlifting Standards: Beginner to Elite for Squat, Bench & Deadlift
Last updated: October 2026 Powerlifting standards are organised by competition weight class rather than a continuous bodyweight scale.…
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Overhead Press Standards: How Much Should You Be Pressing for Your Bodyweight?
Last updated: October 2026 The overhead press is the most honest upper body strength test you can do…
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Strength-to-Weight Ratio in Lifting: What It Is and How to Improve Yours
Last updated: October 2026 Your strength-to-weight ratio is a single number that tells you how strong you are…
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Bench, Squat & Deadlift Ratios: What Your Big 3 Numbers Should Look Like
Last updated: October 2026 Your bench press, squat, and deadlift don’t exist in isolation. They’re related — and…
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Deadlift Standards: What’s a Good Deadlift for Your Age and Bodyweight?
Last updated: October 2026 A good deadlift depends almost entirely on your bodyweight, not the raw number on…
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How to Warm Up for a Powerlifting Meet (Openers, Attempts + Protocol)
Last updated: May 2026 Your warmup protocol can make or break a powerlifting meet. Warm up too aggressively…
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Open Powerlifting: How to Use the Database to Track Your Competitive Total
Last updated: October 2026 OpenPowerlifting is a free, open-source database containing the competition results of hundreds of thousands…
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Powerlifting Weight Classes: A Complete Guide for Every Federation
Last updated: October 2026 Powerlifting weight classes exist to make competition fair. A 130 lb lifter and a…
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Wilks Score vs DOTS: Which Powerlifting Scoring Formula Is More
Last updated: October 2026 For decades, the Wilks coefficient was the standard way to compare powerlifters of different…
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DOTS Score Explained: How to Calculate and Compare Your Powerlifting Tot
Last updated: October 2026 DOTS is a scoring system that lets powerlifters of different bodyweights compare their totals…
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