HAMZA YILDIZ
ABOUT THE ATHLETE
Profession Dancer / Calisthenics Coach
Year of Birth 2004
Place of Birth Kastamonu, Turkey
Sports Beginnings 2021
Height 169 cm
Weight 69 kg
Disciplines Calisthenics / Karate / Dance
Instagram @pullhamz
HOW HE STARTED CALISTHENICS AND HIS PROGRESSION JOURNEY
Hamza’s calisthenics journey began during the pandemic, on long days spent at home. The planche movement he saw on social media became a real challenge rather than an ordinary exercise. Believing he could do it even without knowing its name, he started trying and soon became interested in calisthenics.
Although he didn’t get results in his first attempts, this motivated him instead of making him quit. Realizing that advanced movements like the planche require time, he embraced patience. He first learned the handstand and then developed many fundamental and advanced movements through pull-up training.
At the beginning, he had almost no equipment. He made his pull-up bar from a broom handle and his parallel bars from simple materials. Despite all challenges, he did not give up. For Hamza, this journey became not only physical, but also character-building.
COMPETITIONS PARTICIPATED IN AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Mersin Calisthenics Freestyle Competitions
He achieved a podium finish by placing second in his first official competition.
2025
PHILOSOPHY AND MINDSET
Hamza sees sports as something far beyond physical development. His core principle in life is to produce solutions rather than stop in the face of obstacles. Movements he cannot perform are not a source of fear for him; they represent areas for growth.
Instead of short-term goals, he values taking small but clear steps every day. He accepts that motivation can fluctuate; however, he believes consistency should never decline. Continuously improving himself and reaching his best possible version is his main objective.
TRAINING SYSTEM AND FOCUS
Hamza’s training system is built around intensity and consistency. He often uses supersets to improve conditioning. He usually trains to failure and finishes each session by pushing his limits.
His training philosophy is clear:
If he stays at his current threshold, there is no progress. But by increasing his limits by 2–3% in every session, he gradually raises his performance level over time. This approach supports both strength gains and sustainable development.
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT
PERFORMANCE RINGS
BIG BEAR PARALLETTES
