Muk Venkataraman -Gorilla Strong Founder

Muk Venkataraman -Gorilla Strong Founder

Muk is a 10+ year veteran of kettlebell training, silver medalist in the 2012 European Championships in Belgorod, Russia (2x24kg division WC 74kg) and has trained extensively under world class coaches from Russia. His system combines the fluidity of Russian kettlebell sport along with the intensity of more modern training styles, to create a true hybrid of all fitness disciplines.

As a strength and conditioning coach, he has worked with multiple athletes, mainly in the combat sports world to help them reach their full potential.

 

Muks Qualifications

  • Precision Nutrition Level I Coach

  • Muscle Nerds Nutrition Coach

  • Poliquin Performance Specialist PICP Level I

  • Poliquin Performance Specialist PICP Level II

  • KETAcademy/OKCI Kettlebell Sport Instructor

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • Jordan Training Academy Olympic Weightlifting Coach

  • IKSFA Certified Kettlebell Sports Coach (St. Petersburg, Russia)

  • WKC Certified Trainer

  • WKC Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

  • WKC Certified Kettlebell Sports Coach

  • IKFF Level I and II Kettlebell Trainer

  • Power Plate Certified Instructor

  • TRX Certified Instructor

  • AASFP Level I Muay Thai Instructor

Kettlebell Personal Best Results

  • 2x36kg Jerk 25reps / Snatch 60reps

  • 2x32kg Jerk 45reps / Snatch 95reps

  • 2x28kg Jerk 60reps / Snatch 125reps

  • 2x24kg Jerk 81reps / Snatch 141reps

  • 2x24kg Long Cycle / 55reps

University Education

  • Bachelors of Science / Communication (Norte Dame de Namur University)

  • Bachelors of Science / Business Studies (Norte Dame de Namur University)

  • Bachelors of Fine Arts / 3D Computer Animation (Academy of Art University)