About Alex Longenbarger

Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Alex began coaching CrossFit in 2018. He was also pursuing Olympic weightlifting, training with the University of Michigan weightlifting club, where he competed at the national level. After opening and running his own gym in Columbia, Missouri, and then relocating to Nashville in 2022, it took some time to find the right fit—but eventually, he landed at CrossFit East Nashville and he couldn’t be happier! 

Passionate about high-skill technical movements of CrossFit, Alex loves helping athletes develop the proper basics, hammer in immaculate technique, and unlock new skills. When not coaching or training, he enjoys hiking, camping, or simply hanging out with his partner Kenzie and their three dogs.