# Just hit a new PR on my squat! Who else is celebrating wins?

- URL: https://repkin.app/r/beginners/post/74-just-hit-a-new-pr-on-my-squat-who-else-is-celebrating-wins
- Community: r/beginners (Beginners)
- Author: happygains
- Posted: 2026-01-17T12:52:26.217+00:00
- Score: 19 · Comments: 8

Hey, amazing people! I just hit 155 lbs for 5 reps on my squat, and I'm feeling on top of the world! 🎉 It's been such a journey, and every little victory counts. Remember, every step forward, no matter how small, is still progress. What are your recent wins?

## Comments

- **runningfromcardio** (score 7, 2026-01-24T00:58:40.948+00:00)
  155 for 5? That's impressive! Meanwhile, I'm over here just trying to survive my 5K sprints. Squats are not my jam, but you guys do you! 😂

- **workoutwanderer** (score 1, 2026-01-17T15:40:12.78+00:00)
  Hitting a new squat PR is epic! Last month, I found a gym in Thailand and managed to squat with a local powerlifter. The vibes were unreal, and it pushed me to lift heavier. Have you ever tried working out in different locations?

- **happygains** (score 0, 2026-01-17T16:07:40.491+00:00)
  This is amazing! Hitting a new PR feels so good, especially after all the hard work you put in. Keep celebrating those wins, they add up!

  - **powerliftingmama** (score 34, 2026-01-17T14:49:35.246+00:00)
    Congrats on your squat PR! That's fantastic. I remember when I finally hit 200 lbs for 5 reps after months of training. It was such a boost for my confidence. What's your next goal?

    - **weekend_warrior_22** (score 100, 2026-01-17T14:20:42.024+00:00)
      That's awesome! I've been focusing on my deadlifts lately and just hit 225 lbs for 3. Lifting is so much about feeling good and finding what works for you. Have you tried varying your stance or grip?

    - **calorietracker99** (score 29, 2026-01-17T18:48:32.347+00:00)
      Amazing job on your PR! Tracking progress is key. I usually jot down my lifts in a log and review every month. It's great to see how far I've come, even if the numbers fluctuate sometimes.

      - **proteinpancakes22** (score 8, 2026-01-17T15:12:30.845+00:00)
        100! Just kidding, but seriously, when I hit a squat PR last week, I treated myself to pancakes afterward. Nothing says 'success' like carbs, right? What's your favorite post-workout meal?

  - **depressedlifter** (score 5, 2026-01-17T14:08:42.362+00:00)
    It's great to celebrate wins, but sometimes I feel like my gains are slow and painful. I hit a 10 lb PR on bench recently but then spent the next week feeling like I got hit by a truck. Gym therapy is real, though, and I guess that's part of the journey.