Powerlifting Weight Classes: A Complete Guide for Every Federation
Last updated: May 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: May 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: May 2026 DOTS is a scoring system that lets powerlifters of different bodyweights compare their totals…
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RIR vs RPE: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Use?
Last updated: May 2026 RIR (Reps in Reserve) and RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) are both tools for…
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RPE Training for Powerlifting: How to Program by Feel
Last updated: May 2026 Powerlifting was the sport that popularized RPE-based training in Western strength circles. Mike Tuchscherer’s…
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What Is RPE in Weightlifting? (Explained + How to Calculate It)
Last updated: May 2026 RPE stands for Rate of Perceived Exertion. In weightlifting, it’s a number from 1…
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RPE Chart: What Every Rating Means (1–10 Scale + % Table)
Last updated: May 2026 An RPE chart tells you exactly how hard you should be working on any…
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Weightlifting Percentage Chart: How to Use %1RM in Your Training
Last updated: May 2026 A weightlifting percentage chart converts your 1-rep max into exact training loads for any…
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How Much Weight Should You Lift? (A Progressive Overload Guide)
Last updated: May 2026 The right weight to lift is one that makes your target rep range genuinely…
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Strength-to-Weight Ratio: What It Means and How to Calculate Yours
Last updated: May 2026 Your strength-to-weight ratio is your 1-rep max divided by your bodyweight. A 180 lb…
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