The holiday bulk challenge / 2026–27

Winter
Mass.

Put the holiday fuel to work. Eight weeks to build size, strength, and the habit of showing up.

Get in on the challenge ↗
Santa Claus deadlifting a loaded barbell in a forest-green gym

16 NOV 2026 — 08 JAN 2027

8 WEEKS. ALL IN.

BUILD SIZE.
BUILD STRENGTH.
STAY CONSISTENT.

Nov 16, 2026 → Jan 8, 20278 weeks to leverage that winter mass into something special.
Your next eight weeks

A plan to follow.
A crew to lift with.

Experience Harvesting Strength coaching through programming, feedback, and weekly group conversations—all inside our Discord community.

$19 one-time entry for non-clients
  • An eight-week program created and updated by Coach Joseph to build size and strength.
  • Weekly group coaching and lifting video feedback.
  • Access to the challenge community and prize competition.

Current clients enter free and continue their individual programs. Entry fees help cover the prizes. Discord membership is required.

The weekly scorecard

Show up. Stack points.

Rankings reward participation and consistency. You don't need the biggest total or the highest DOTS score to compete.

Complete your routine + share results

Finish your assigned weekly workouts by the weekend and share your results. Coach Joseph will confirm through Messenger.

1 pt
Post a lifting video in Discord

Share one video each week for coaching feedback and review.

1 pt
Share your participation

Post on Instagram or Facebook about the challenge and tag Coach Joseph. Instagram: @j_lucero89.

1 pt
Join the weekly coaching call

Attend live for 3 points. Can't make it? Watch the replay and complete questions about the discussion to earn up to all 3 points afterward.

3 pts

Each category counts once per week. Live attendance and the replay are alternative ways to earn the same call points. Maximum: 6 points per week, 48 across the challenge. Highest total points determine the rankings.

Something extra to chase

Train for it. Win it.

01 / FIRST PLACE$50 cash

Plus a Harvesting Strength shirt and an Animal supplement.

02 / SECOND PLACEYour pick.

A Harvesting Strength shirt of your choice.

03 / THIRD PLACEYour pick.

A Harvesting Strength shirt of your choice.

Good to know

How it works.

How do I enter?

Sign up at harvestingstrength.com/winter-challenge. Current clients join free; non-clients pay $19 total. Everyone must join Discord to participate.

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When are the weekly calls?

Calls run about 30 minutes. Times vary between weeknights and weekends and will be announced in Discord. Bring your training questions; some calls will cover specific strength training topics.

What if I miss a call?

A video replay and questionnaire will be available. Watch the discussion and answer the questions to earn up to the same 3 points available for attending live.

Do current clients need a different program?

No. Current clients follow their existing programs. Non-clients receive the eight-week challenge program and updates.

November 16, 2026 — January 8, 2027

Make this your season to grow.

$19 total for non-clients. Free for current clients. Sign up for the challenge and join us in Discord.

Sign up for Winter Mass ↗

Everyone must join Discord to participate.