205kg squat x5 — press numbers too
@bodybyzedd posted 205 kg back squats for 5 reps at an 87 kg bodyweight and followed with 140 kg presses for 6 — the clip stresses movement patterns and bracing over isolation work (x.com). The set has sparked debate about programming—heavy compound sessions vs body-part splits—among strength-focused accounts (x.com).
Estimated one‑rep maxes calculated from the five‑rep back‑squat range from about 231 kg (Brzycki) to ~239 kg (Epley) when using standard 1RM formulas and calculators. (trainermetrics.com) That converted lift gives a lift‑to‑bodyweight ratio of roughly 2.36×, which sits between the “advanced” and “elite” squat benchmarks on widely used strength‑standards charts. (strengthlevel.com) Applying the same 1RM formulas to the six‑rep press yields an estimated one‑rep press in the mid‑160s to upper‑160s kg range, per standard Epley/Brzycki conversions. (strengthlog.com) Coverage and training guides frame the clip as part of the ongoing debate over heavy compound‑focused sessions versus body‑part split work, with recent meta‑analyses concluding hypertrophy outcomes are similar when weekly volume is matched. (barbend.com) Coaching trade‑offs cited by industry outlets stress that compound sessions prioritize movement patterns, bracing, and frequent practice of technical lifts, while split routines are used to concentrate extra isolation volume on lagging muscle groups. (thebodyblueprint.com) The original post and ensuing replies on the platform have driven the discussion among strength accounts about programming priorities and session frequency. (x.com)
