MEET SERCAN ULUSOY

MEET SERCAN ULUSOY

SERCAN ULUSOY

Coach & Athlete • Istanbul • 1994

Sercan Ulusoy

ABOUT THE ATHLETE

Occupation
Calisthenics Coach
Year of Birth
1994
Birthplace
Istanbul
Started Training
2009
Height
163 cm
Weight
58 kg
Disciplines
Calisthenics Street Workout Parkour Swimming Kickboxing Muay Thai

HOW HE STARTED CALISTHENICS AND HIS PROGRESSION

Sercan began calisthenics during one of the toughest periods of his life, searching for something to breathe again. Back then, he didn’t even know the name of this sport — all he wanted was to move his body and feel strong. Over time, he realized that street workout and calisthenics were not just about building muscle, but a way to rebuild life itself.

Having battled chronic kidney failure and undergone an organ transplant as a child, calisthenics became a tool for Sercan to reconnect with life and reclaim his strength.

Today, after more than sixteen years in the sport, he continues to inspire others — not just with his achievements in competitions but with the mindset and motivation he shares with thousands of athletes.

Sercan Ulusoy training

COMPETITIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

TR Muscle Ups Champion • 2014
TR Pull Ups Champion • 2014
TR Weighted Pull-Up Champion • 2018
TR Weighted Dips Champion • 2018
Judge at Turkish Championships

2x – 2013

Turkey’s Got Talent Finalist

2014

PHILOSOPHY & MINDSET

Sercan sees training as something as natural as breathing. Moving makes his body more functional and gives him the mental balance he once lost through difficult experiences, deepening his connection to this lifestyle.

Throughout his journey, he never compromised his discipline unless he was seriously injured or sick. For him, discipline is as natural as the sunrise — if the sun rises, Sercan trains that day.

TRAINING SYSTEM & FOCUS

In his early years, Sercan followed strict training plans. Over time, with experience, he learned to analyze his own weaknesses and needs, creating his own method. He focused on mastering set-and-rep-based strength work, gradually shifting toward advanced acrobatic movements while prioritizing form, control, and aesthetics.

He trains 5–6 days per week, with 1–2 hours of focused sessions and up to 4 hours of total activity including park work. Rest is crucial to his recovery, though at times he replaces rest with observation and reflection — something he admits has both benefits and drawbacks.

FAVORITE EQUIPMENT

Pull-Up Bar
Resistance Bands
Performance Rings

ATHLETE’S MESSAGE

No matter your age, use your hormones and energy wisely to keep life exciting. Even if your physical performance declines with time, life isn’t just about this moment. Invest in your future, your children, and your old age.

— Sercan Ulusoy