IPF GL Points Calculator
IPF Good Lift (GL) points measure powerlifting performance relative to world records at your bodyweight.
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IPF GL Points Reference
100 points = world record performance at your bodyweight
About IPF GL Points
IPF Good Lift (GL) Points take a fundamentally different approach to bodyweight adjustment compared to Wilks and DOTS. Rather than using a statistical model derived from population averages, GL points measure your total as a fraction of the theoretical world record at your bodyweight. A score of 100 GL points means your total equals the predicted world record - making the scale immediately intuitive for anyone familiar with competitive powerlifting.
The formula uses exponential scaling to model the world record curve across bodyweights. As bodyweight increases, world records grow quickly at lighter classes and plateau somewhat in the heavier classes - GL points capture this non-linear relationship more accurately than polynomial coefficients for lifters at the very heavy end of the spectrum.
In practice, most recreational and competitive lifters score between 30 and 70 GL points. Reaching 50+ points puts you at an advanced national level; 70+ is elite; 90+ is within reach only of the top few dozen lifters in the world at your bodyweight. This makes IPF GL Points the most useful coefficient for setting ambitious long-term goals aligned to real competitive benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are IPF GL Points?
IPF Good Lift (GL) Points measure your powerlifting total as a percentage of the theoretical world record at your bodyweight. A score of 100 GL points is approximately world-record level, making it the most intuitive of the three major coefficients.
How are IPF GL Points calculated?
The formula is: GL = (total in kg) × 100 / (A − B × e^(−C × bodyweight)), where A, B, and C are constants derived separately for males and females. The denominator represents the world record potential at a given bodyweight.
What is a good IPF GL score?
Approximate benchmarks: below 30 is recreational, 30–50 intermediate, 50–70 advanced, 70–90 elite, and 90+ is world class. A score of 100+ means your total exceeds the predicted world record at your bodyweight - exceptional by any standard.
Is IPF GL the same as Goodlift Points?
Yes - IPF GL Points and Goodlift Points refer to the same formula. It was introduced by the IPF alongside DOTS and is used in IPF World and Continental championships.
Which coefficient should I use to compare myself to others?
If you are comparing within the IPF ecosystem, use DOTS or IPF GL. For comparing to historical data or results from non-IPF federations, Wilks is often more useful. All three are valid - pick the one your training community uses.
Can IPF GL Points be used for equipped powerlifting?
The coefficients were derived from raw (Classic) IPF data. Equipped totals are significantly higher and will produce inflated GL Point scores when compared to the raw-derived world record baseline. Separate equipped coefficients exist for official equipped competition.