Liberty Performance Training

The AZ lifting community lost an OG. Eric was a staple in the strongman community and one of the nicest people around. I remember seeing him beat out a youngster in the Copper State Open in 2015 and that being the moment I decided I wanted to run a strongman competition. Needless to say, I was even more surprised to see Eric at the very first AZ Beer Bullies. Being my first show, I messed virtually everything up that day. Eric was one of the athletes whose score paid the price of my ignorance and inefficiency as a rookie in the running/judging/hosting of shows. But instead of being a d*ck to me, which he absolutely could have been, he patiently showed me what went wrong and what could have been done better. And most importantly, he kept showing up, always being the first to champion growth and learning.

Eric, you made an impact everywhere you went. I'll miss that handshake and that bro hug whenever I was lucky enough to catch up with you while you were in. We'll all miss your advice, your help, and the example you set on what being strong really looks like. Thanks for everything, brother. Rest in peace. 🙏

-Rich

Happy Birthday Justin! Wishing you the very best today and for the year ahead! You’re such a dedicated coach, outstanding person, not to mention a big strong boy 😆 Your empathy, intentionality, and consistent effort make you such a critical part of our team. Liberty would not be what it is without you, we’re so lucky to have someone of such high caliber. Can’t wait to celebrate you this upcoming Saturday at the gym!
gonna be a bad day to be a Coors 💪🏼😆

Happy Valentine’s Day! Sending our love to our members and clients who make Liberty the fantastic community that it is! Whether you’re celebrating with a partner or just treating yourself, today is about love and appreciation for all the things that make life sweet! Much love! ❤️
-The Liberty Squad

We are so proud to welcome to our team here at Liberty! He is a quiet, humble professional (whose journey has been an absolute pleasure to watch over the last couple years) and is one more rock star on this squad of brilliant beasts we have here. We're so lucky and stoked to have him.

Michael has been a CPT for 6 years working with clients with goals ranging from functional training to advanced powerlifting. His favorite part about coaching is watching his athletes achieve their strength training goals while simultaneously improving on technique. Michael has been a long time member, and has recently joined the Liberty crew. He is eager to make a name for himself and help members achieve their goals and aspirations.

Michael has been competing in powerlifting for the last 5 years winning the 90kg weight class at WRPF southwest regionals and qualifying for nationals. He loves all powerlifting movements and enjoys educating others on how to do them. Some of Michael’s recent best lifts are a 518 lb squat and a 625 lb deadlift.

THIS SATURDAY!!

The fun starts at 9am and goes til about 4:30 💪🏼🏆 Stop by for Strongman, community, beer, auction item, and more! We’ll see you HERE on Saturday!

BEER BULLIES VIII is just FIVE WEEKS OUT!

Athletes: stone weights are live!

Liberty is very excited to host our EIGHTH annual Beer Bullies, what a trip! We’re so thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to provide a top notch experience for athletes and spectators to continue to come back from more with us. It is a true honor! We hope you’ll invite friends and family to participate in an exciting day of Strongman. If you haven’t registered already, it’s time!!! (Don’t forget your USS Membership as well)
We will have IV’s On Tap awaiting athletes looking to rehydrate after their weight cuts, and ready to help athletes stay primed and in top shape!

Show up for incredible displays of strength from our athletes, and unmatched community packed with energy and positivity! Of course it wouldn’t be AZ Beer Bullies without some brew. See you there!

At long last, an OFFICIAL welcome to our newest Strength and Conditioning Coach, Adam DaCunha, who in his off time doubles as a Jake Gyllenhaal look alike 😍 Welcome to the Liberty fam, Adam!

Bio:
Adam grew up in Colonia, New Jersey where he developed a passion for endurance and obstacle course racing with his longest race consisting of 72 miles and 72 obstacles. With this newfound passion Adam became involved with two charity racing teams: Team Believe and Next Step. Both organizations dedicated themselves to spreading awareness about those in the community who needed help and assisted in raising donations.

At the age of 20, Adam embarked on his next adventure and spent five years on active duty in the Army Infantry. During his time in the Army, Adam earned the rank of Sergeant and operated as a squad leader while earning his expert infantry badge and air assault wings. Every success and failure he experienced taught a great lesson about performance psychology and the limitless potential of the human mind and body.

Upon completion of his service, Adam moved to Arizona where he attended Arizona State University, earning his bachelor's degree in Sports Science and Performance Programming. Adam is currently enrolled in ASU’s master's program studying Strength and Conditioning. Coach DaCunha specializes in working with tactical populations but has experience working with all ability levels and a passion for helping people exceed their fitness goals.

FRIGHT NIGHT III is just 11 weeks away! We’re bringing back this Halloween themed Strongman party for another year of festivities!

If you’re interested in keeping your training fresh, or looking to try out Strongman, this is the perfect event to join. This unsanctioned contest is a great day to have fun lifting weights while giving Strongman a go. If you try it and love it (you certainly will 😄) all athletes will get the opportunity to register for our USS Nationals qualifier in January at a discounted rate!

Check out the contest events and register via the link in our bio! See you October 19 💪🏼

That's a wrap on USS Nationals 2024! What a privilege to send a team to compete representing Liberty! Thank you so much to everyone who helped us fundraise and cheered us on. Your support is so greatly appreciated!

finished in the top 25 in the country in a significantly represented weight class! and .zac_miller both finished in 5th place for their national ranking. What a stellar showing for Team Liberty! Having .nic as a judge was a fantastic surprise to top it off 💪🏼😆

Thank you to Iron Titan and USS for hosting a fantastic show this year in Denver. We'll see you next year! 🏆

HELP US WELCOME TYLER COHEN TO OUR COACHING STAFF! Tyler has worked with a wide range of people throughout a long career in training and is a welcome addition to our team. Let us know and we'll get you linked up with him for a free eval session!

Tyler Cohen, CPT, AT

Born in Scottsdale, AZ Tyler has been in several different fields before following his passion of helping people through being proactive about getting and staying healthy through resistance training and nutrition.

Tyler is a fun intelligent guy who loves the outdoors and being on the water whenever possible. He is a consummate student of the human body and LOVES to see people achieve their fitness goals. Tyler believes that his clients' success is his success, and goes above and beyond to let people know that they are worth investing in themselves.