IPF GL points (Best Lifter)
This is a plain-English guide. The official IPF Technical Rules are the final word.
When lifters compete in different weight categories, it is not fair to just compare totals. A heavier lifter will usually lift more. GL points fix this.
What GL points do
The IPF GL points formula adjusts your total for your bodyweight. This gives a score you can compare across all categories. The lifter with the highest score wins the Best Lifter award.
How your score is worked out
The formula uses your total and your bodyweight to make a score. The higher the score, the better your result for your bodyweight. You do not work this out yourself, it is done automatically from your results. You can work out your own score with our GL points calculator, or try the official GL points calculator (opens in a new tab).
Not the same as team points
GL points are separate from team competition points, which are based on where you finish in your category. See team competition.