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
Tiffany Chapon won the women’s division at the Sheffield Powerlifting Classic with a major accomplishment, clearing the record benchmark and proving why Sheffield is the toughest invite in the sport.
Austin Perkins wins Sheffield 2026 with an 891.5 kg total in the 74 kg class, clearing the 12x bodyweight mark and resetting the standard for lightweight powerlifting.
Tony Cliffe’s massive total is the kind of meet day that resets the conversation. Here is the lift by lift breakdown, why the total matters in the UK scene, and the coaching takeaways raw lifters can use right now.
Reps versus failure is the wrong fight. Muscle grows when you train close to failure, choose rep ranges that keep technique clean, and recover well enough to repeat quality volume. Here’s the framework I coach, plus practical rep targets and progressions.
Russell Orhii’s 821 pound squat sparked the usual debate. I watched the rep like a judge and a coach, focusing on depth, control, and bar path.
The IPF’s 2026 rulebook takes effect March 1, 2026, and it tightens how low your squat bar can sit. Here’s how referees are likely to assess it, who it hits hardest, and the highest-payoff fixes to stay legal.
A lifting belt can help you lift more, especially under heavy squats and deadlifts. This guide explains the mechanism, clears up the core weakness myth, and shows how to choose, position, and use a belt without becoming dependent.
The IPF Technical Rules change deadlift lockout criteria, platform exits, and accessory conduct. Learn the new "front delt" standard before March 1.
Want bigger arms? These are the best compound bicep exercises to trigger hypertrophy and strength. Includes sample workouts and form tips.
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