What is the 1000lb club?
The 1000lb club means your back squat, bench press, and deadlift combined total is at least 1000 pounds.
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The formula is simple: Back Squat + Bench Press + Deadlift. If your total is at least 1000 lbs, you're in the 1000lb club.
Use the sliders to estimate your current total, then compare your progress with our Strength Level Calculator and project training loads with the E1RM Calculator.
The 1000lb club means your back squat, bench press, and deadlift combined total is at least 1000 pounds.
Yes. This calculator accepts pounds for the sliders and also shows kilogram conversions so you can track progress in either unit.
Most versions of the challenge use only back squat, bench press, and deadlift. Strict press is a strong benchmark but usually not part of the 1000lb total.
You are in the club. The calculator shows how far past 1000lb you are so you can set the next milestone.
Step 1: Copy the Template
Start with the sample Google Sheet and use File → Make a copy. This gives you your own private log in the exact format Strength Journeys expects.
Step 2: Log Your Sessions
Put your lifting history in Google Sheets using columns for date, lift type, reps, and weight. One set per row. Use "lb" or "kg". Start with the big four: squat, bench, deadlift, and strict press.
Step 3: Sign In + Connect
First sign in with Google. Then choose your lifting sheet in the Google Picker. Every time you visit Strength Journeys, your browser re-reads your latest Google Sheet data so your insights stay current. We never store your raw rows.
Step 4: Train Smarter
Start on the Home Dashboard for daily inspiration, momentum, consistency grades, and session recaps. Then go to the Big Four lift pages for your best insights: e1RM trends, tonnage, rep-range PRs, and strength standards.
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