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About Chris Doenlen

Chris Doenlen is a competitive Kettlebell Sport athlete and coach, nutritionist, doughnut enthusiast, and self-proclaimed Excel ninja based out of Oakland, California.

He is a Master of Sport ranked Kettlebell Sport competitor, multiple time national champion, national record holder, and one of the top lifters in the U.S. His experience is drawn from more than ten years of weight lifting and endurance training, lots of personal experimentation, and a unique blend of formal and unconventional education.


Chris Doenlen is a competitive Kettlebell Sport athlete and coach, nutritionist, doughnut enthusiast, and self-proclaimed Excel ninja based out of Oakland, California.

He is a Master of Sport ranked Kettlebell Sport competitor, multiple time national champion, national record holder, and one of the top lifters in the U.S. His experience is drawn from more than ten years of weight lifting and endurance training, lots of personal experimentation, and a unique blend of formal and unconventional education.

Chris currently trains at OKC North in Berkeley, California and offers online or in-person coaching for Kettlebell Sport and nutrition. You can learn more about him on his website.

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  • Kettlebell Sport Training with National Champion Chris Doenlen
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