Ivan Bodybuilding: Navigating News, Controversy, and the Future of the Sport

Описание: Ivan Banjanac — bodybuilder, coach, and rapidly growing fitness creator known for honest cutting series, deep-dive educational content, and his no-bullshit approach to the industry.

In this episode of Unwracked, Andrew & Kyle sit down with Ivan to cover:
How he started his YouTube channel and found his unique style
How Serbia and his upbringing shaped his work ethic
His bodybuilding evolution, mistakes, and breakthroughs
The reality of filming prep, cutting series, and staying authentic online
Coaching philosophy + how he balances clients with content
Stimulant use, sibutramine, GLP-1s, and the modern fat-loss landscape
The business of fitness content and how creators really grow
What Ivan sees for the future of bodybuilding and his own career

This is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had — a real look at the mindset, discipline, and strategy behind someone building a brand in real time.

Timestamps (Chapters):
00:00 – Intro & Ivan’s hilarious pronunciation moment
00:42 – How Ivan’s channel actually started (Louis Marco → Nick Strength & Power hate-watching)
03:17 – First video that blew up (Roelly Winklaar cramp – almost 2M views pre-Shorts era)
05:17 – The viral video that changed everything
06:19 – Zero strategy, just passion (and Serbian poverty motivation)
09:59 – When YouTube money finally replaced the factory job
11:10 – Life in Serbia: $200–500 a month salaries, gas more expensive than USA
13:22 – Ivan’s contest history: World & European champ → 2nd at IFBB World Classic
15:23 – Why he quit chasing the IFBB Pro card (270 lbs wasn’t enough)
18:02 – His heaviest cycle ever (1.5 g test + 800 mast + 450 NPP + Anadrol + 4-6 IU GH)
21:19 – How coaching accidentally started (beat his own coach on stage)
23:03 – The exact type of client Ivan loves (and hates)
25:14 – Biggest beginner mistake in contest prep
29:08 – Turning 30 & losing the fire to compete again
30:45 – Training philosophy: 1 all-out set Dorian Yates style
33:14 – Daily life now: YouTube first, training second
38:16 – Future plans: YouTube - Coaching - maybe compete again as hobby
39:53 – Why Nick Strength & Power still dominates (and why Ivan is catching up)
42:36 – Rapid Fire: Worst video ever made, favorite bodybuilder, DNP confession
52:10 – DNP stories from Europe (the “cheat code” nobody in USA used)
53:19 – Retatrutide talk: Kyle & Andrew’s real-world dosing experience
01:02:39 – How to actually test if your GH is fake (Serbian bloodwork method)
01:06:17 – Accidentally injecting IGF-DES instead of GH (hypoglycemia horror story)
01:09:13 – Old-school vs new-school coaches: Aceto instincts vs encyclopedia coaches
01:15:17 – The “whoosh effect” that saved Ivan’s female client
01:20:57 – Peak week philosophy in 2025 (why hardcore water/sodium loading is dying)
01:26:49 – What really went wrong with Nick Walker at the 2025 Olympia
01:30:50 – Final words & where to follow Ivan

Follow Ivan:
YouTube: @IvanBodybuilding
Instagram: @ivanbodybuildingcoaching