Lauren Strong, CPT
Staff Writer and Certified Personal TrainerLauren is an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer working with clients of all ages and skill levels. She specializes in coaching the squat, bench, and deadlift and enjoys introducing beginners to barbell training. Before becoming certified, she worked in marketing roles after graduating from the University of Maine with a BA in Journalism. Writing for Garage Gym Reviews blends her two passions: writing and lifting. Lauren spends her leisure time in the kitchen, reading fiction, and taking nature walks. She’s also an avid downhill skier, learning how when she was just two years old. She lives in Maine with her husband and two cats.
Get to Know Lauren Strong, CPT
Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer, Nation Strength and Conditioning Association
Specialties
- Beginners and novice lifters
- Squat technique
- Movement fundamentals
- Mobility and recovery
Favorite Equipment
- Olympic barbell
- Lacrosse ball
- Anything that makes the hip thrust easier to perform (or more comfortable!)
Most Recently Reviewed Articles
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What Is the CSCS? The Gold Standard for Strength and Conditioning Coaches (2023)
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Naked Whey Protein Review (2023): Free From Soy, Gluten, and Food Additives
If you’re on the hunt for the best whey protein that doesn’t contain artificial ingredients or food additives, you’ve come to the right place. In this Naked Whey Protein review, we’ll give you our honest take on this whey protein powder from a company dedicated to transparent food labels and high-quality ingredients. During our testing process, we followed a formulated supplements testing methodology with the following considerations (all of which will be covered in more detail later): » Read more about: Naked Whey Protein Review (2023): Free From Soy, Gluten, and Food Additives »