DLF Barbell Club 

What a gym. The best gym community by far, everyone is so welcoming met some amazing people. And for Danny and Bea to of the best knowledgeable coaches and such nice people too. Can never see myself training at anywhere else in Liverpool. Get involved people you won’t regret it.

Great gym, and great atmosphere!

Anything to do with DLF is a truly ace experience! 10/10 for everything!

Absolutely amazing atmosphere.
Great staff who are friendly, approachable and knowledgeable.
The members are friendly and helpful too.
Great equipment and facilities too.

DLF is the best. I was new to strength training when I joined via the 28 day trial, and found that I loved it from day one! With expert coaching, I’ve progressed and - to my own amazement - even been entering powerlifting competitions! Danny is an excellent coach, with a tailored approach to the individual’s needs and is generally one of the good guys. The whole team at DLF is excellent, friendly and welcoming. Danny’s created an inclusive and safe space where people can be themselves without worry of judgement. Without fail I always leave the gym feeling better than when I arrived.

I was soooo nervous on my first day but was soon put at ease by Danny, the team and the other members. I didn’t know what to expect and was very conscious of my beginner status, but that didn’t matter to anyone else. You’re treated with the same respect regardless of the weights you’re lifting.

What came as a big surprise to me when I joined was the brilliant community that came with the gym, and how valuable that’s become to me. My fellow members are a great bunch, were immediately welcoming and supportive, beyond just gym stuff. I got my ADHD diagnosis not long after joining and the advice and support from other neurodivergent members continues to help me a lot. The powerlifting and the gang here also have a real positive impact on my mental health. Honestly can’t imagine my life without this place now!

My friends recommended trying out DLF barbell blast class because it was a good combination of strength training, weightlifting and cardio, which is what I was looking for. After the first taster session, I was hooked! Bea our coach makes me feel completely at ease through her friendly coaching style. This is what I value the most because I am completely new to weightlifting so was rather nervous about joining and attending the sessions. Thanks to Bea and her knowledge, combined with her friendly and patient coaching style, I’m slowly but surely picking up the right techniques to progress how I want to. I reached out to Danny via Instagram to learn all that I needed to about the barbell blast class. He was incredibly welcoming and also very accommodating with my sessions after a recent head injury I experienced. I couldn’t recommend this gym highly enough if you want a comfortable space to train in, surrounded by experts and friendly faces to keep you motivated!

I joined Danny’s gym through doing a 28 day powerlifting trial, safe to say it’s the best decision I’ve made since moving to Liverpool. Not only is Danny a fantastic and extremely knowledgeable coach, he’s built a wonderful, kind and accepting community in the gym. Extremely neurodivergent and lgbtq friendly. Little did I know joining this gym would have such a positive impact on my life, couldn’t recommend it enough.

DLF Barbell Club is a great place to learn, train, master and continually improve on your strength journey. Be it powerlifting, olympic weightlifting or getting generally healthier and stronger with the help of some of the best coaches in the city. The community in this gym is amazing and you’ll be offered support, kindness, help and friendship from day 1 regardless of your nationality, gender, strength or experience levels.

I came to Danny after a serious elbow break (double distal humerus fracture - ouch) followed by a diagnosis of neuropathy. I was probably at my unfittest due to not understanding how to move my objectively new body without hurting or damaging it. When you all of the sudden become disabled, you feel like you lose agency over your body. BUT thanks to Danny and his insightful knowledge I am the strongest I have ever been. Not only am I back in control of my body, I have also found a community of like-minded people. I was initially scared that everyone would be like Arnold Schwarzenegger but lest we forget - Arnold is not only strong but also fun!

I joined DLF via an annual membership training towards my first competition. It’s really close to Liverpool city centre so suits my daily training needs. It has comp level combo racks, calibrated Eleiko plates, MiraFit and Strength shop plates. Also platforms for Olympic lifting. It’s not huge but I like the environment, and everyone I met here has been extremely friendly and welcoming (well if you’re rude to other members then obviously expect the same in return.) I have grown physically but also mentally since I joined. This is also very very beginner friendly, nobody will laugh at how little you lift. (except the dxxkheads which you won’t find in here and bonus points, everyone puts their weights back) I still remember vividly how super henched members were cheering me on even when I’m lifting way less than them. This is a place of safety, inclusivity and growth.