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Strongman at Westside, MMA Coaching, Onnit - Craig Bongelli - WSBB#74

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Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

-Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/

- The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgrocer.com/

- Conjugate Tactical: https://conjugatetactical.com/

- The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/

Craig Bongelli is a former professional strongman and is a highly experienced strength coach who has worked with athletes in multiple disciplines. Currently coaching @Onnitofficial in Austin, Craig is a valued member of Westside Alumni

Follow Craig Here:

https://www.instagram.com/theconjugatecowboy/

https://www.craigbongelli.com/

If you wish to support the podcast directly, here is the donation link:

https://donate.stripe.com/8wMcOz8yg7Ml4pO4gg

00:00 Start

00:04 Craig's Start at Westside

13:33 Learning at Westside

20:41 Craig's journey after Westside

26:57 Misunderstandings of the Westside System

34:59 3 tips to implement conjugate

38:28 transitioning from athlete to coach

40:53 Learning from outside the Westside System

48:19 Working with athletes

58:35 Taking Athlete's losses personally

1:08:07 Craig's time at Jackson-Wink MMA

1:19:45 Professional MMA Training

1:23:41 Understanding Westside History

1:29:58 What is Onnit Gym?

1:31:54 Westside Memories

1:35:23 Parting Thoughts/Outro

99 حلقات

#Westside Barbell #Sports #Fitness

Strongman at Westside, MMA Coaching, Onnit - Craig Bongelli - WSBB#74

Westside Barbell

11 subscribers

published منذ عام واحد

MP3•منزل الحلقة

Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

-Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/

- The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgrocer.com/

- Conjugate Tactical: https://conjugatetactical.com/

- The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/

Follow Craig Here:

https://www.instagram.com/theconjugatecowboy/

https://www.craigbongelli.com/

If you wish to support the podcast directly, here is the donation link:

https://donate.stripe.com/8wMcOz8yg7Ml4pO4gg

00:00 Start

00:04 Craig's Start at Westside

13:33 Learning at Westside

20:41 Craig's journey after Westside

26:57 Misunderstandings of the Westside System

34:59 3 tips to implement conjugate

38:28 transitioning from athlete to coach

40:53 Learning from outside the Westside System

48:19 Working with athletes

58:35 Taking Athlete's losses personally

1:08:07 Craig's time at Jackson-Wink MMA

1:19:45 Professional MMA Training

1:23:41 Understanding Westside History

1:29:58 What is Onnit Gym?

1:31:54 Westside Memories

1:35:23 Parting Thoughts/Outro

99 حلقات

#Westside Barbell #Sports #Fitness

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