Squat everyday Day 1755: Squat 215kg (PR)

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[@Spidermut12]

Saw this upload and literally yelled “fuck yeah Ivan”

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man. Appreciate ya!!!

[@CASnumber]

The redhead viking next to you was definitely mirin that pr

[@TheDiegoszz]

fucking hell she's a machine

[@Ale55andr082]

@@TheDiegoszz all roasted meat, whey and salad...

[@IvanDjuric300]

She is strong man

[@levelup2014]

@@TheDiegoszz Very breedable

[@jordengerbrandt]

pain-free and hitting PR's hell yeah man!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Feeling great man. Cheers!

[@weaktallguy5114]

220 was there. Cheers bro🥂

[@IvanDjuric300]

Oh man that’s so exciting. Thanks man!

[@Remeli]

215kg looked so easy. Probably 225-230kgkg is ivans max. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@cazschiller]

I say retest for 217. Sooooon! Maybe 2 months at the most but agreed. It's there

[@mylesmccarthy2992]

215 looked like a warmup. I think 225 is there

[@IvanDjuric300]

@@weaktallguy5114 yeh I’ll have a go at it next time I feel poppy again

[@benjaminmacintyre349]

I think this is the time to say "you are onto something"

[@IvanDjuric300]

Hahaha yeh absolutely.

[@CarluttoErnesto]

Nice to see the beast comment on the beasts KZbin videos

[@coughhy]

From zero to hero in about 6 weeks time? Absolutely incredible dude. Congrats!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man. Yeh 6 weeks ago I was in a crappy period. Glad I’m on this side.

[@0neLastHerp]

Pain free, 2.5 extra kilos, and another kid. Blessed 2.5 years. I think that people assume progress gets slower every year, but that assumes constant knowledge. We are constantly learning and growing in our understanding of training methods and ourselves. So your most recent year of training might just be your most productive. I know I've had great success towards my goals of hypertrophy in my arms + delts.

[@IvanDjuric300]

That’s it man. We are constantly growing and evolving. It’s all progress. Whether the bar shows it or not.

[@ald2072]

No. Fucking. Way. Get after it brother. Proud of your discipline.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Appreciate you man. Thank you!

[@WeightliftingHouse]

Congratulations Ivan! You found pleasure in the journey. One day we all squat our last PR and we have to struggle with that. It looks as though with your mindset you are already prepared. Here’s to, hopefully, the next.

[@WeightliftingHouse]

Also ‘I’m in my quads’ is something I truly relate to. It didn’t happen often, but when it did… what joy!

[@WeightliftingHouse]

Also ‘I’m in my quads’ is something I truly relate to. It didn’t happen often, but when it did… what joy!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man. Yeh that last pr is coming for all of us. That’s why we have to have the right mindset. It’s the journey man. That’s where the joy is. Not the destination. Cheers man.

[@gavinheld197]

I gotta agree. Hitting a PR is freaking awesome. BUT hitting a PR without any pain, is truly beuatiful.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Oh man you are so right. That’s kind of what made me smile to be honest when I realised that I did all of that without a single hint of pain. Bloody beautiful.

[@nirvana1233]

The not-optional deload payed off. Back and stronger than ever, Congrats man

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man!

[@Sh6q]

That was a clean PR. Good shit Ivan

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man. Yeh it felt really good.

[@PATRICKMARCUCCI]

Crushed it!!!! Great work!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man!

[@dabear7862]

It was only a few weeks ago when you were sick and squatting just the bar, now you got the PR. insane.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Yeh man that was such a crap period for me. Glad to be on this side of all this. Cheers man

[@bradydastrup1025]

First thing I though was: He’s staying in his quads. Look at the shin angle. Knees are staying forward and back angle is maintained throughout. I think those shoes have done a little more for your squat than you might realize.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Yeah no doubt the shoes are definitely making a big difference. But also I think it’s important to realise the hack squats that I’ve done recently as well.

[@Anthony-pln]

Hell yeahhhh dude!!! the rep looked beautiful too, smooth, controlled... AWESOME

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man. Yeh it felt really good man. I thought about adding more weight there for a sec.

[@plasmablocks]

Congrats! Smooth as butter. Those heavy squat varistions really are helping

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man

[@_TopStriker]

Love this style of content simple yet so informative!!👌🏽

[@IvanDjuric300]

Appreciate it

[@MRTatsaa]

Beautiful PR ! You have done it Ivan. And honestly with all the work during last 2.5 years and finding things that work lately i think there is a lot more coming.

[@IvanDjuric300]

I really hope so. I’ll just continue doing what got me here. The main thing is to stay healthy, especially in the hips if I can do that good things will happen.

[@denatov]

Congrats Ivan! Many more PR:s to come! Hope you never stop sharing your personal experiences and insights with training, its always a delight to see your videos.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Oh thanks man. Really nice to hear that. Cheers.

[@michelfosho]

Hey man, this is what its all about. As a writer, I've worked years on things that have been rejected. Then suddently I made it. Got a book published by a reputable publisher. Then I worked years again, failed a few times, then I published a book again. Thing is to keep going, thats where the value is - along side enjoying the process. Its life, man. Cheers for the 215. You worked hard for that. Respect!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Yeah, it doesn’t really matter what we’re doing. When the results are so hard to come by it feels amazing when you finally get there. It’s the journey. The harder the journey the better the destination. Thank you, man.

[@luismyarias8914]

Your channel is awesome man. Very raw and genuine. Beautiful work

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks mate. Appreciate that.

[@horizonforevergold]

I have learnt many things from this channel but it is also nice to get confirmation for something I have known for years. Very nice lift and there's many more kilos to come, keep with this quality of repetition. Congratulations! 🎉

[@IvanDjuric300]

Hey man, thank you so much for that. Really appreciate it.

[@luismyarias8914]

There’s something about doing a single skill/action over and over and over again that is satisfying. Whether the goal is hit or not, the act of mastering the skill becomes the goal. Thats why I now follow you. Much respect brother

[@IvanDjuric300]

Spot on. I think the art of practice is something that I’ve fallen in love with along this journey. Always doing the same thing. Some people think I’m crazy. But for me, I just think that all the greatest people have always done this in various different fields. It makes sense to me.

[@stexus3739]

Incredible mate! I've been watching since high school, and I've since graduated college ... the consistency is still as motivating as ever. Here's to 220 🙌

[@IvanDjuric300]

Amazing how time has flown by. Cheers man. Appreciate the support.

[@souster98]

Smooth as butter man congrats. Youve got 220kg there. Im excited to see how you go with the belt as well if you keep up with that

[@IvanDjuric300]

Yeh I gotta practice more with the belt before I feel comfortable with max weights.

[@TheParkitny]

The persistence is strong. Still making gains, nice work man

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man. I’m still at it. Still enjoying it

[@shrewd42]

My day instantly got better after seeing the title. Cheers mate 🎉

[@IvanDjuric300]

Cheers man really appreciate it

[@blahblah-if3nf]

Congrats man I check in and out busy like yourself with a young family, awesome to see the title and a pr good on you and theres plenty more in the tank

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man. Appreciate that! I love this stuff. I gotta make time for it. It’s my escape.

[@facundobrondo6379]

Congrats Ivan!! I realy happy for you. It is an ameizin journey ❤

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you mate. Appreciate that.

[@migueliglesiasalcazar8334]

My man!!! I'm so Happy!!!! I learnt a lot with your videos these years, you feel like a friend to my already jajajaja. I think your biggest PR IS the number of people you help. Thank you very much Ivan

[@IvanDjuric300]

Oh man, thank you so much for that. It really is amazing to have the support in this community behind me like this. I learn so much as well. It’s not a one-way street at all.

[@JakinBaconYT]

Congrats on the new PR! Beautiful form!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks mate

[@ryangoligher1598]

I've been watching you since you started mate. I remember you commenting on one of my videos and I subscribed to you. So happy to see you hit a PR! Awesome :)

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man. It’s so cool that you were here since the start. So long ago now. Cheers man.

[@mariomolnar3184]

Congrats on the PR btw! Well deserved

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you! Appreciate that man.

[@chrisinae2929]

Unbelievable!!!! So proud of you!!! Crazy rebound from illness just a couple weeks back!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Yeh man. I was in the gutter then. Glad to be here. Cheers man. Appreciate the love.

[@SoulRollerFIN]

That 220 is coming fast. Congrats on the PR!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man. 220 would be freakin amazing. The 5 plates!

[@wiperiser1]

Good video, nice to hear your squat wisdom

[@IvanDjuric300]

Cheers mate

[@richardquinn7824]

Wow that was smooth!! I look forward to 220 in a few days easy. Got to mention the shoes too as a benefit now that youre used to them

[@IvanDjuric300]

Yeh I think it’s officially solved. The shoes are good. They don’t cause my hip pain.

[@danielsenl]

Well done, more to come!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Cheers man

[@loadlastsave1847]

Yesss Ivan! Congrats brother

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man

[@kemshasan8866]

Ivan alrigght! Great to see an upload my man. I changed gyms and have the pleasure of a pendulum squat, hack squat and belt. Stange thing with me is, I can hit big numbers and reps on a pendulum squat but don't have that kind of balance with barbell. All in all it's a journey of progress absolutely. People put on weight they can't loose in 2-3 years. Keep it coming Ivan, watching how smooth that went is just great.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man. Looks like you have the opposite problem to me. I’m very bad in these machines and better with the barbell. So my weakness is the machines so I have to focus on those machines to bring them up and then hopefully my squat will improve.

[@bachleon616]

Just saw this pop up, good shit Ivan

[@adhdkiwi5483]

Nice one bro, all that hard work paying off.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man

[@justinlouw8318]

Absolute chad. Well done Ivan! Long time watcher. Love you pal!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man. Appreciate you man

[@skaterkorv]

I felt relieved when i saw this video. Think about that, you feel relieved for someone on the other side of the planet because of a new pr. All i want to say is good work and thanks for making these videos, they make every day a little bit better!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Oh thank you. Means a lot to have support like that. Appreciate you man!

[@Natedogg104100]

Yessir! It’s working my man! Well done Ivan.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man. I’ll keep pushing that’s for sure.

[@oholmes6102]

extra strength, body and mind. great lift brother💪

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man

[@Lepacki]

I'll honor this pr by wearing the squat every day jersey to the gym today. Awesome work man.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you my man. Means a lot to me man. Cheers!!

[@Imsoflattered0]

This is what we’ve all been waiting for🎉

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man. So happy with this.

[@your-destiny-awaits]

Lets go dude 👏 Congrats 💪😎

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man.

[@prelapsaria]

definitely got a 225-230 kg PR in you and with that high bar ATG controlled descent form is certainly a significant feat.

[@IvanDjuric300]

That’s so exciting man. Cheers dude

[@heraldofwar]

Congrats on the PR! I know its only 2.5kg as you say but it so much more than that, its all the development both mental and physical. Your squat also looks so much more controlled and smooth.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man. I feel in my quads. I feel like they’re engaged throughout the whole lift. I feel poppy when the quads are on the map.

[@fabianDonF]

I was out of the loop for quite a minute with your videos, but this got recommended and I felt like proud distant friend that saw his mate got a child or something like that haha. Proud of you!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Hahaha thanks man. Appreciate ya

[@harnessmovement]

Congratulations on the new PR Ivan! 💪

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks mate

[@khoiminhhoang]

HELL YEAHHHHHHH LET’S GO IVAN!!! Good job boss 😤😤😤📈📈📈💰💰💰💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@IvanDjuric300]

Cheers mate, really appreciate it

[@avi_s0ncin0]

Congrats Ivan!! Bench is getting strong too.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man. Yeh bench is feeling awesome. No pains. Nothing. When I feel healthy I feel strong.

[@Ojjiful]

Old dog learning new tricks. Happy for you man.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Cheers man

[@KwisBwown]

Bro HUGE CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🥳💖

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you my man. Appreciate you!

[@Wisey_83]

Great work, man! That looked Great. Potential best friend in the rack next to you also loved it haha.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Hahahaha thanks man

[@tatache5971]

OMG that looked soooo smooth! Congrats Ivan! The 5 plates are so close now!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks, man. Really appreciate it.

[@ottovainio]

Congrats! What a smooth rep. Hack squats are the real deal

[@Michael20089]

Fuck yes Ivan, I haven't had a chance to watch the video yet and I have no idea where this PR came from but massive congratulations man. You've earned every kg.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you, man. Really appreciate that.

[@ClickingAround]

I love this channel because it helps me count how long ive been out of the gym.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Hahaha what day did you drop off?

[@ClickingAround]

@@IvanDjuric300 don't make me disappoint you, Ivan.

[@kikibah2001]

Light weight baby!!!! Fast and nice Congrats!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man. Appreciate you.

[@MennieFX]

Your pr looked beautiful, keep it up brother!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks mate!

[@theeternelyeboii6784]

"Who would have thought the hack squat would translate" is a super surprising thing to hear from someone at your level of experience. You're deeply efficient at the squat and quads are massively important particularly this type of squat. Investing in getting larger quads with good hypertrophy exercise selection, appropriate volumes and proximity to failure etc is going to be CENTRAL for long term development of your squat. This and having a system for developing and maintaining training momentum are the two things I've noticed were really lacking from your training approach in the past. I really think you would see value in sticking your head in the modern powerlifting world a bit. Some good content creators: Brazos Valley Strength, Data Driven Strength, 3DMJ, Reactive Training Systems, PRs Performance. Anyway, nice stumbling across your channel again recently and congrats on the PR, your demeanour and love for this thing is magnetic!

[@jf3457]

yep, accesory movements are as important as main movements in order to progress. This is well known since... 100 years?

[@arvid9493]

Good job man! I love hack squats, it's my primary accessory to strengthen my squat. Squat being lower rep work, hack squat being more tempo work and 8-12 rep work. It's helped my strength in the squat like crazy personally. Keep at it, looking forward to seeing more PRs in the future!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you, man. I had some doubts about hack squats. Lots of people say it doesn’t translate. But I guess it really depends on how you squat. For me high bar squats are very similar to hack squats. So it makes sense.

[@arvid9493]

@@IvanDjuric300 Probably the squat method yeah, I do a middle-ground between high and low bar but it does wonders for me. But I also use it mostly as an accessory to pause / ATG squats since I squat more like a powerlifter whereas you do it ATG all the time, but I think it's an excellent exercise to strengthen the bottom part almost regardless of squat style if you go deep on the hack and include slow eccentrics / pauses / tempos

[@Virgil_Thrasher]

Go Ivan!! Great job, bro!!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man!

[@MBHAYSTACKS]

fantastic progress man - 2yr rebuilding all foundations, mental & physical, is a fantastic investment (PS. oh, plus your quads look hUge)!! 👏

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man. The quads have always been weak. It’s nice to finally get some tissue in there. Some hypertrophy. I’ll keep pushing them. Let’s see how big I can get them.

[@raybergstrom]

Congrats Ivan!!!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man

[@zachboskovich6616]

🐴🐔 Perfect lift!!! Exciting progress my man.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man. This one felt extra good for sure.

[@NikiforosDim]

called it a few days ago haha. the hard/smart work paying off sir. solid rep too

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man. It felt amazing to feel that weight move so easily.

[@Nobody-vz9ni]

I know it’s gotta feel good to get out of that slump. Plus you had a lot more in you. Congrats

[@IvanDjuric300]

Yeh man felt real good. Thanks man.

[@jonnylifts]

My deadlift has been progressing but I haven’t beat my pr on squat or bench for a year, gonna test for prs in a few weeks. This video has got me hyped congrats on the progress

[@IvanDjuric300]

It’s okay, man that’s expected. No one said that he was going to be a steady climb up to the top. There’s gonna be plateaus there’s gonna be obstacles there’s gonna be struggles. Just keep on keeping on.

[@Joaco.knopoff]

Cheers Ivan! You are an example of genuine curiosity and love for the craft. By the way, if you like declines maybe you’ll also benefit from dips!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man. I’ve tried dips and I like them as well. For some reason I prefer having my hands in a pronated position. I feel like there’s more chest in that way.

[@Ethos1231]

Loved this vid Ivan. I know we have spoke about Louie before but you’re proving what he said right “everything will make you stronger” Great work pal.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you, man. He was right. Find something that you’re not good at. Get it better. And you are better.

[@BrianLee-mt8yh]

Haven't been here in a while, sorry about that Ivan. But just wanted to say that I'm so glad to hear you're as healthy as ever while hitting PRs that look legitimately easy. Keep working bro! You're still an inspiration to not only me but to everyone who's lives you have affected. Cheers from a long time viewer.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man. Means alot to hear that. Appreciate you man!

[@homerphilo8853]

Good work. Congrats

[@IvanDjuric300]

Cheers man

[@DarthGnostikos]

I clapped out loud for you on that squat. Numbers aren’t the whole story. Painless, new family addition, hitting previous prs that’s the story. 🎉

[@IvanDjuric300]

Well said man. Appreciate you!

[@jkb8564]

hell yeah man! all that quad work is paying off

[@IvanDjuric300]

Yeh man. Definitely working the quads is doing something.

[@markclay2338]

Awesome work brother!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man

[@researchproject034]

215 kg looked very easy! You definitely got 220 in you

[@IvanDjuric300]

That’s so exciting man

[@ImB3Sid3U]

Wooooooo! 🎉 congrats my bro!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Cheers man

[@luuhax]

LET'S GOOOO YOU'RE IN YOUR QUADS !! THAT LOOKED SOOOO GOOD

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man. Really felt like the quads were there the whole lift. Felt so good.

[@charlesmanning1752]

Congratulations brother great stuff

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man!

[@Corollsroyce]

Respect Ivan, for both the front squat and back squat. Putting up huge figures here

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thank you man. Appreciate you.

[@Rutam10]

ivan hit a PR! lets goooooo! omg i’m actually sooo hyped!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Hahaha thank you my man!!

[@rasmusmott]

Lets freaking go bro. Im so happy for you. I remember 212,5 like it was yesterday. But this time the momentum is there to go much further

[@IvanDjuric300]

Yeh man. Time flies. Can’t believe it’s been that long. Cheers man.

[@PATRICKMARCUCCI]

Love the train every day btw. Been doing that for about 1/2 a year now too. I think it makes it easier to workout because it just becomes such a part of daily life.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Yeh man that’s right. I always tell people. It’s easier to do it everyday. There’s momentum.

[@robpountney601]

Wow great job man 👏 so pleased! I definitely think it is the quad work that is helping you to realise your full strength 💪 5 plates imminent!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Yeh man. Spot on. It’s the quad work for sure. Thanks man.

[@jeanpaulkassdale]

Grats on the 215 bro ! 5 plates is near 💪💪💪 Btw being pain free is invaluable and proves that you are doing something right. Lots of guys will lift big numbers and be completely broken and will have to take months off or even call it quits... Slow and steady wins the race.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man. Yeah feeling healthy feeling strong is what it’s all about when I feel healthy. I also feel strong. For me those two go hand-in-hand being in pain is not fun at all. I don’t wanna go there again.

[@dootguy5011]

Congrats mate !!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man

[@ES1976-3]

In response to your first question, it would almost be a relief to know how much I would improve even if it was only two kg. I feel like now I’m always questioning if what I’m doing is optimal or if I’m not reaching my actual potential. Congrats on the PR Ivan!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man. I think the pursuit of optimal can really take away the joy of things. I really feel like it’s the mistakes the struggles the hurdles that we face I think it’s those things that make it joyful. It’s because we have to overcome these obstacles and when we do it feels amazing.

[@scottpope6210]

I love these kind of days when the magic is there

[@IvanDjuric300]

Yeh man. So good!

[@OP-ig1fj]

hell yeah big boss 🔥

[@IvanDjuric300]

Cheers man

[@islanderITA]

Good job man! Feels like yesterday when you last hit 212.5kg, it was an absolute grinder. But today’s 215kg flew!!!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Thanks man! It felt good man. Felt like I was in my quads the whole lift. It didn’t end up being a posterior chain lift.

[@Morteums]

Beautiful!

[@JoeBonny9]

lets gooo ivan, been here since around day 100, never normally comment but watch maybe 80% of the videos, good shit man

[@IvanDjuric300]

That’s amazing to hear man. Thank you for the support!

[@JoeBonny9]

4 years more for the 220kg 5 blue plates would be a euphoric moment

[@IvanDjuric300]

Man. This pr has me fuelled for another 2.5 years I tell you.

[@ExecutionSommaire]

There you go. What a year!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Ups and downs but I’ve hit some crazy milestones. Gotta be happy with it for sure.

[@jimmyg5408]

Well done 👍

[@IvanDjuric300]

Cheers man