Big Three Calculator

Using the Big Three Calculator

Step 1: Input Your Weight

Begin by entering your body weight into the calculator. Locate the input field labeled Your Weight (lbs). This field requires a number representing your weight in pounds, with a valid range of 50 to 1000 lbs. Ensure you enter your weight with an accuracy of one decimal place, if necessary, as the step increment is 0.1.

Step 2: Input Your Bench Press Maximum

Next, find the input field for your bench press maximum, labeled Bench Press Max (lbs). This field is required and accepts a numeric input representing the maximum weight you can lift for one repetition on the bench press. The acceptable range is between 0 and 1000 lbs, with increments of 0.5 lbs.

Step 3: Input Your Squat Maximum

Afterward, enter your squat maximum by navigating to the Squat Max (lbs) field. Input the maximum weight you can lift for one repetition in a squat. The range here is 0 to 1500 lbs, with increments of 0.5 lbs.

Step 4: Input Your Deadlift Maximum

The fourth step involves entering your deadlift maximum in the Deadlift Max (lbs) field. This required entry should reflect the heaviest weight you can lift for a single deadlift repetition, with a permissible range of 0 to 1500 lbs and a step increment of 0.5 lbs.

Step 5: Calculating the Results

Once you’ve entered all the necessary inputs, the calculator will automatically calculate various performance metrics based on these values:

• Total Weight: This is the sum of your bench press, squat, and deadlift weights.
• Wilks Score: This score is calculated using a specific formula that factors in your total weight and body weight, multiplying the total weight by a coefficient related to your weight.
• Strength Level: This metric provides a ratio of your total lifted weight to your body weight.
• Bench Press Ratio: A calculation of the ratio between your bench press maximum and body weight.
• Squat Ratio: A similar metric as above, for your squat maximum.
• Deadlift Ratio: This calculates how many times your body weight you can lift in a deadlift maximum.

Step 6: Review Your Results

Review the calculated results displayed at the bottom of the calculator. These numbers will give you insight into your current strength levels in relation to your body weight. The results include formatted values with specific decimal places for clarity and ease of interpretation.

Step 7: Reflect and Adjust

Use these results to assess your strengths and weaknesses. Reflect on areas that may need improvement and set new training goals accordingly. The ratios can help guide your focus for balanced strength development across different lifts.