WHO IS HORNHULK?

Hornhulk is the online persona of Seattle-based Horn player John Turman, who, in addition to being a world-class orchestral musician and pedagogue, is also an LGBTQ+ Fitness Coach, Lifestyle Influencer, and Twitch Streamer.

Fitness and Content Creation

• Powerlifting: He works as a strength conditioning and powerlifting coach, documenting his heavy lifting and training sessions online.

• Coaching: His coaching lineage began at Seattle Strength and Power under Todd Christensen and Franklin Easton, and he is currently coached by Brandon Morgan of Saprogenic Strength. Hornhulk’s coaching style is supportive, compassionate and focused, with an emphasis on community-building and the LGBTQ+ experience.

• Social Media: Operating under the handle HornHulk, he creates fitness, gaming, and lifestyle content across YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok

• Interviews: He has discussed balancing his professional orchestra career with heavy strength training on media outlets like Thicc Radio and Apple Podcasts.