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THE MOUNTAINTOP
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THE MOUNTAINTOP

Because no one gets carried to the top.

Jon Bon Giorno, PhD
Jon Bon Giorno, PhD· Jun 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced, Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Women's, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
Strength isn’t given. It’s earned — one rep at a time. The Mountaintop is a focused, 4-day strength program for those ready to dig deep, lift heavy, and rise above. It’s not flashy. It’s not easy. But it’s built to take you from the base to the peak — through discipline, structure, and real progress. This is for lifters who want: 🏋️ 4 strength-driven sessions (Upper / Lower split, with key accessory work) 📈 Progressive overload that moves the needle on your big lifts ⛰️ Foundational barbell work with smart volume for muscle and performance 🔁 Weekly structure that builds momentum — not burnout 🧠 The mental clarity of training with purpose You don’t accidentally end up at the top. You climb. You grind. You earn every inch.

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Front Delts
12.7%
Triceps
11.2%
Upper Back
10.2%
Biceps
10.2%
Chest
9.2%
Hamstrings
6.8%
Middle Delts
6.3%
Abs
5.8%
Glutes
5.8%
Lats
5.6%
Quadriceps
4.9%
Forearms
3.4%
Lower Back
2.7%
Calves
1.9%
Rear Delts
1.5%
Abductors
1%
Adductors
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ABench Press (Barbell)12–3 reps
14–6 reps
1BBench Press (Paused)26–8 reps
1CDumbbell Row48–10 reps
Superset
2AOverhead Press (Barbell)36–8 reps
2BBicep Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
Superset
3APec Deck (Machine)310–12 reps
3BCable Crunch315–20 reps
Superset
4AReverse Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)410–15 reps
4BUpright Row (Dumbbell)410–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ASquat (Smith Machine)36–10 reps
1BPull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)36–10 reps
Superset
2ARomanian Deadlift (Barbell)16–8 reps
18–10 reps
110–12 reps
2BPreacher Curl (Barbell)16–8 reps
18–10 reps
110–12 reps
Superset
3AOverhead Extension (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
3BShrug (Dumbbell)415–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AOverhead Press (Barbell)12–3 reps
14–6 reps
16–8 reps
1BPinwheel Curl48–10 reps
Superset
2ABench Press (Barbell)36–8 reps
2BStanding Pullover (Cable)312–15 reps
Superset
3AIncline Bench Press (Smith Machine)36–10 reps
3BSeated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)38–12 reps
Superset
4AFace Pull312–15 reps
4BLateral Raise (Cable)312–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ALeg Press48–12 reps
1BBack Extension (Weighted)48–12 reps
Superset
2ALeg Curl48–12 reps
2BSeated Calf Raise415–20 reps
Superset
3ABench Press (Close Grip)38–10 reps
3BCable Crunch315–20 reps

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, THE MOUNTAINTOP is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 40 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

THE MOUNTAINTOP is structured around 4 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

THE MOUNTAINTOP is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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