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

Westside Barbell

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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

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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