Lauren Mazzo

Lauren Mazzo is a digital assistant editor for Shape and Fitness and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. She's an Ithaca College alumna, a Rochester, NY, native and an NYC transplant. When she's not lifting weights, downward-dogging, or running around Central Park, she's probably eating all the peanut butter, chocolate, or bacon cheeseburgers in sight.

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The Bent-Over Row Is Way More Than Just a Back Exercise

If you have time for just one move, you'll want it to work multiple muscles. Luckily, the bent-over row is that kind of strength exercise.

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All the Beginner Rock Climbing Gear You Actually Need

Save the ropes and carabiners for when you're a little more seasoned. Buy these indoor and outdoor climbing basics first.

The Dumbbell Bench Press Is One of the Best Upper-Body Exercises You Can Do

Don't let a swarm of dudes keep you away from the bench. Here's why it's worth your time.

Sumo Squats Are the Best Squat Exercise for Your Inner Thighs

Add this squat variation to your lower-body routine, and reap the lower-body benefits.

Farmer's Walks Are the Simple Exercise You Need to Add to Your Strength Training

So basic—yet guaranteed to send your heart rate sky-high.

These Social Media Features Make It Easier to Defend Against Hateful Comments and Encourage Kindness

New features are helping users block out the haters—literally.

Why Goblet Squats Are the Underrated Lower-Body Exercise You Need to Do

Grab a kettlebell, dumbbell—or literally anything heavy—and get squatting.

Why Triceps Push-Ups Are So Hard (But So Worth It)

If you can barely do one, you're probably doing it right.

How to Do Bodyweight Squats Correctly Once and for All

It pays to check your squat form—even if you think you're "too fit for that".

These Virtual Reality Videos Show the Scary Risks of Binge Drinking

A sobering, 360-degree account of what could happen when you have a few too many.

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