Build a Bigger Total
Powerlifting comes down to three lifts and one number. Here is how the squat, bench, and deadlift fit together, how 1RM and DOTS work, and how to find a partner who can spot and hand off the heavy singles.
Three lifts, one total
Powerlifting is the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Your total is your best single in each added together, and that number is the scoreboard. Everything in training serves it: technique on the competition lifts, variations to fix weak points, and accessories to keep you healthy.
Know your 1RM and your DOTS
You do not need to max out every week to know where you stand. Workout With Me estimates your 1RM from your working sets using proven formulas, and calculates your DOTS score so you can compare your strength fairly across bodyweights. Watch both climb as your training pays off.
Program to peak, not to grind
Chasing a bigger total means managing fatigue, not just adding weight. Push too hard on the big three every session and progress stalls. The S.H.A.R.P engine tracks recovery across muscle groups and helps you rotate intensity so you show up fresh for the heavy work.
Track every rep that matters
Log your sets, reps, and weight live. The app tracks total volume, flags personal records automatically, and keeps a history of your squat, bench, and deadlift so you can see trends across a training block instead of relying on a notebook.
Heavy singles need a good partner
Near-max work is where a training partner earns their keep: a clean handoff, a reliable spot, a cue on depth or bar path. Workout With Me matches you with lifters nearby by strength compatibility, so you find someone who can actually manage your working weights.
Key Takeaways
- Powerlifting is the squat, bench press, and deadlift, scored as a combined total.
- Workout With Me estimates your 1RM from working sets and calculates a DOTS score to compare strength across bodyweights.
- Building a bigger total means managing recovery and fatigue, which the S.H.A.R.P engine helps you program around.
- The app logs every set, rep, and weight and tracks personal records across the three lifts.
- It matches you with strength-compatible partners to spot and hand off heavy singles, free on iOS and Android.
What is a Powerlifting?
A strength sport contested in the squat, bench press, and deadlift, where the goal is the highest combined total, scored relative to bodyweight with formulas like DOTS.