Joseph Lucero

Joseph Lucero

Joseph Lucero is a Strength Coach and Author and is the owner of Harvesting Strength LLC. He's CSCS Certified, and when he's not helping clients get stronger, he writes about strength and conditioning to help readers. When he's not lifting or training, you can find him playing with his kids or making up some brisket. You can connect with him on LinkedIn, Instagram, and jlucero@harvestingstrength.com.
  • Education:
    • Master's degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio
    • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Texas at Arlington
  • Certification: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from NSCA
PHAT stands for Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: a program designed to blend heavy, compound strength work with high-volume bodybuilding-style training.
Learn the proper form and technique for doing a cable pullover, an exercise for targeting back and shoulder muscles. With step-by-step instructions and tips.
The PHUL Workout stands for Power, Hypertrophy, Upper, and Lower. The idea behind it is to develop both strength and muscle mass.
How to do chest dips the right way. A powerlifting coach demos the exercise, discusses benefits, and shows variations like the pause dip.
Here's what a bro split is, how it compares, and whether or not it’s the best approach for muscle growth. 5-day program included.
See how to do leg extensions with the right form and programming. A coach shows each step (and variations).
Watch a coach do incline dumbell press. We cover the muscles involved, optimal incline angles, proper execution, and variations to maximize results.
Hip thrusts help lifters build both size and strength in the gluteus maximus. Here's how to do them properly, what muscles they work, and variations.
Learn how to do face pulls photos, step-by-step instructions, video, and form guidance from a professional coach.
Pin Squat: How to perform the movement correctly, what muscles it targets, and how to program it.

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