Train Like an Athlete. Build Like a Beast.
Welcome to Highcamp:ASCEND—a 12-week progressive training program built by pro skier John Collinson, combining explosive athletic movement with real muscle growth. This is where performance meets physique.
You’ll love this if you want to:
• Build functional, athletic muscle
• Train with purpose and move like a pro
• Develop strength, power, and coordination
Whether you’re a mountain athlete, ex-athlete, or just someone who’s tired of empty workouts—Highcamp is your next level.
What’s Inside the Highcamp:ASCEND Program A Complete, Structured System to Move & Build
• 4-week progressive training blocks
• Upper/lower split with built-in plyometrics
• Athletic warm-ups with mobility & movement prep
• Strength training in all planes of motion (Movements that are linear, side to side, and rotational)
• Strategic deload week to help you rebound stronger
What You’ll Train:
• Explosive power
• Plyometric training in multiple directions
• Coordination & balance
• Muscle growth with isolated movements.
Hey, I’m John Collinson—a professional skier and NASM Certified Trainer. After battling through injuries Ive learned how important it is to have a solid mix of resistance, plyometric & mobility training - for both men and women. This program is a gradual approach to incorporating all of those training styles that can benefit your favorite sport or just to feel good about moving. Highcamp: ASCEND is the style of training I use to increase my athletic performance, build muscle and keep the gym fun & entertaining. When its fun to be at the gym, its easier to stay consistent and push yourself.
Prep
A
Lower Body Warmup
5:00 Jog/Bike/Row Warm Up 10m of: Walking Quad Pulls Frankenstiens Walking Knee Hugs Lunge w/ Twist
B1
Clamshell or Banded Lateral Walk
2 x 12
B2
Hip 3 Way
2 x 3
B3
Glute Bridge
2 x 15
C1
High Box Jump
3 x 8
C2
Lateral Bound- Stick the Landing
3 x 6
D
Isometric Split Squat Hold
3 x 45
E
Trap Bar Deadlift
3 x 12
F
Goblet Squat
3 x 10
G
Lateral Step Ups
3 x 12
H
Standing Calf Raise
3 x 15
I1
Hanging Leg Raise
2 x 10
I2
Side Plank
2 x 45
Prep
A
Warmup + Foam Roll
5 mins Jog/Bike/Row Warm Up 60s Foam Roll Upper Back/Lats Then, 2 sets of: 10x Foam Roll Thoracic Extensions 10x Scapular Wall Slides 15x Band Pull-Aparts 6x Quadruped T-Spine Rotations
B1
Quadruped Shoulder Taps
2 x 12
B2
Scapula Push Ups
2 x 15
B3
Med Ball Rotational Toss
3 x 5
C
Incline DB Press
3 x 12
D
DB Chest Flye
3 x 10
E
Chin Ups
3 x 8
F
Landmine row
3 x 12
G
Half Kneeling Landmine Press
3 x 12
H
Back Extension
3 x 12
I1
SA&SL V Up
2 x 10
I2
Plank w: KB push+pull
2 x 15
Prep
A
Lower Body Warmup
5:00 Jog/Bike/Row Warm Up 10m of: Walking Quad Pulls Frankenstiens Walking Knee Hugs Lunge w/ Twist
B1
Leg Swings Front & Side
2 x 10
B2
SL Lift & Chop
2 x 10
B3
Standing Hip Circles
2 x 6
B4
Med Ball Chest Pass
3 x 8
C
Carioca Drill
3 x 15
D
Pogo Jumps
2 x 12
E
A-Skip
3 x 15
F
B-Skip
3 x 15
G
Alternating Leg Bounds
3 x 15
H
Hurdle Hops
3 x 8
I1
Straight Bar Curls
2 x 10
I2
Hammer Curls
2 x 12
I3
DB Skull Crushers
2 x 12
I4
Overhead Tricep Ext.
2 x 15
J1
Standing Cable Rotation
2 x 10
J2
Supermans
2 x 8
J3
Straight Leg Sit Up
2 x 12
Prep
A
Lower Body Warmup
5:00 Jog/Bike/Row Warm Up 10m of: Walking Quad Pulls Frankenstiens Walking Knee Hugs Lunge w/ Twist
B1
90:90 Switches
2 x 4
B2
Banded Hip Adduction
2 x 12
B3
Alt Glute Bridge w: Press
2 x 10
C1
Depth Jump
3 x 8
C2
Med Ball Overhead Slam
3 x 8
D
Front Squat
3 x 12
E
RDL
3 x 10
F
Lunges
3 x 12
G
Lateral Lunges
3 x 12
H
Seated Calf Raise
3 x 15
I1
Overhead Press
3 x 8
I2
DB Lateral Raise
3 x 12
J1
Dead Bug to Hollow Hold
2 x 12
J2
Seated Flutter Kicks
2 x 45
Prep
A
Warmup + Foam Roll
5 mins Jog/Bike/Row Warm Up 60s Foam Roll Upper Back/Lats Then, 2 sets of: 10x Foam Roll Thoracic Extensions 10x Scapular Wall Slides 15x Band Pull-Aparts 6x Quadruped T-Spine Rotations
B1
Kneeling Med Ball Chest Pass
2 x 8
B2
Plyo Push Up
2 x 10
C1
Med Ball Rotational Toss
3 x 5
C2
Standing Cable Rotation
3 x 12
D
Barbell Bench Press
3 x 10
E
Pull Ups
3 x 8
F
T-Bar Row
3 x 10
G1
DB Chest Press
3 x 10
G2
Arnold Press
3 x 10
H1
SA+SL Plank w:band:cable pull
2 x 15
H2
Leg Lift w:Hip Lift
2 x 15
One of the world’s top big-mountain freeskiers. Today, he’s one of the most progressive, versatile and recognizable faces of big mountain skiing. John brings his experience and education in both sport and in S&C to the world with training plans designed to prep you to get better at the things you love to do, whether that's on snow, water, dirt, or rock.
Create habits that last, so you can squeeze every drop out of life.
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