The Secret Weapon Behind Mikal Bridges’ Knicks Championship? Postgame Lifts

Mikal Bridges joins Strong Talk to break down the mindset, training habits, and recovery strategies that helped him stay durable through the Knicks’ championship run. He explains why he lifts after games, how he builds physical and mental resilience, and why simplicity is still at the core of his approach.

In this episode:

The mindset behind the Knicks’ championship run and staying calm when the game starts slipping away (00:43)
Mikal’s durability philosophy and how strength training became the foundation of his career (10:42)
Why he lifts after NBA games — and what his 30–40 minute postgame sessions actually look like (14:44)
His nutrition approach, Chipotle routine, and why he prefers simple training over flashy exercises (19:22)
Longevity, listening to your body, and how preparation creates confidence and flow (32:57)

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