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It’s common knowledge that rucking is hard on the shoulders, lower back, and knees. The rucksack they were using weighed only 45 pounds. When you factor in everything you need to transport as an operator, the total amount rises quickly. If you aren’t already incorporating them into your routine, consider adding the following exercises. These… Continue reading What Are The Best Alternative Workouts To Rucking?

Are you wondering whether rucking with 50lbs is safe or bad? It is acceptable and safe to walk with a 50lbs loaded backpack. When I first joined the army, rucking was a significant part of the training. With time I had built strength and burnt calories. Continue reading to learn more about rucking, including its… Continue reading Is Rucking With 50 lbs Safe or A Bad Idea?

Rucking is a form of exercise that involves carrying a load on your back while walking. I love rucking because it gives you that extra surge of energy when you don’t have any weight on your back. Rucking has been used as a form of exercise by military personnel to build resilience while out in… Continue reading Is Rucking With 60 lbs Safe or A Bad Idea?

You have heard of rucking before, right, army guys with large bags walking and singing. Well, this is the same but with the bag filled with weights for training. Rucking for fitness has a few steps and long-lasting advantages including: – Type of Rucksack Capacity of the bag Packing the bag Clothing and footwear Training… Continue reading Rucking Tips for SFAs

Doing squats as part of your workout routines can be very essential to your body fitness. Squatting is generally great especially when it comes to making your rucking better. When the two exercises are combined they focus on building different groups of muscles allowing you to gain power and endurance and as a result, translating… Continue reading Rucking vs Squats (Differences, Pros, Cons, & Which Is Better?)

Yes, racking does build muscles, they additional weight that you carry during rucking builds your muscles and ensures that you have strong shoulders, back and core. In this blog post, I’ll explain in detail how a rucking plan helps build your trap muscles and how rucking helps build your muscles. The rucking plan towards building… Continue reading Does Rucking Build Trap Muscles?

You have to get it right when packing weight as it affects how your body develops resilience. My military background helped me develop an effective routine for weight packing when rucking, as explained below. Pack Weight Depending on your Total Body Weight You have to consider body weight when packing. The more resilience your body… Continue reading How To Pack Weight for Rucking

You are advised to avoid rucking every day since it’s not recommended. People looking to achieve their goals within a certain period of time always opt for everyday rucking and even though it has its disadvantages, it’s not impossible. In case you’ve decided to go on with the challenge, consider rucking with heavy weights on… Continue reading How Often To Go Rucking Without Injuring Yourself

For over 20 years, I have enjoyed rucking with a lightweight, fast-drying, tough pair of boots. Garmont t8 NFS has been the staple of the military up to date, and I remember everyone wore them and loved them through the years I was in service. The Garmont t8 NFS tactical boot is a multi-terrain boot… Continue reading Are Garmont T8 NFS Good For Rucking?

What comes to your mind when the word rucking is brought up in a conversation? It is a low-intensity exercise that adds weight to your back while walking or hiking. This exercise has a military origin and the name comes from the word rucksack which is a long-lasting backpack that was purposed to carry heavy… Continue reading What Is A Good Rucking Pace?