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)