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Jon Cole’s superhuman program
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Jon Cole’s superhuman program

From the mind of one of the greatest powerlifters of the 70’s

Weeksy lifts
Weeksy lifts· Jan 2025
8athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
Program focus - Volume in this program is high with a mix of medium and heavy lifts. - main focus is on compound lifts. - Program is run 3 days a week to allow for conditioning to be run concurrently. This program is not for the faint of heart. It come from the mind of Jon Cole one of the first collegiate strength and conditioning coaches in the U.S. and an impressive athlete in his own right with his greatest powerlifting total being 2364 pounds when Cole weighed 283.0 pounds. It is a 3 day a week program which allows for conditioning to be run on other days. Conditioning should be orientated towards your goals and could range from treadmill walking, Kettlebell circuits, sleds/prowlers, CrossFit style workouts or any form of cardiovascular training The program is split into an A and B week that can be run indefinitely, continue to add weight to all the lifts after each cycle. The compound lifts are designed to be done as programmed however the accessory work can be substituted for any preferred movements as long as they target the programmed muscle group. Accessories can be performed as supersets with minimal rest between exercises to save time.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
14.5%
Chest
13.8%
Quadriceps
11.9%
Biceps
10%
Front Delts
10%
Glutes
9.3%
Calves
7.5%
Hamstrings
6.5%
Middle Delts
3.1%
Adductors
2.9%
Lower Back
2.8%
Forearms
2.2%
Abs
2.1%
Upper Back
1.9%
Olympic
1.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)110 reps@7
18 reps@7
16 reps@7
55 reps@8
2Squat (Barbell)110 reps@7
18 reps@7
16 reps@7
55 reps@8
3Upright Row (Barbell)58 reps@8
4Bicep Curl (Barbell)58 reps@8
5Standing Calf Raise620 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Power Clean15 reps@8
14 reps@8
13 reps@8.5
12 reps@9
11 rep@9.5
2Skull Crusher (Barbell)55 reps@8
3Bicep Curl (Barbell)58 reps@8
4Incline Bench Press (Barbell)110 reps@7
18 reps@7
53 reps@8.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)110 reps@7
18 reps@7
16 reps@7
55 reps@8
2Squat (Barbell)110 reps@7
18 reps@7
16 reps@7
53 reps@9
3Upright Row (Barbell)58 reps@8
4Bicep Curl (Barbell)58 reps@8
5Standing Calf Raise620 reps@8

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Jon Cole’s superhuman program is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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 80 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.

Jon Cole’s superhuman program is structured around 3 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Jon Cole’s superhuman program 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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