RUCKING for Beginners | Why I Started

[@caitlin862]

Marine here, aka professional rucker lol. I swear its what keeps us so fit overall.

[@TIG2MAN0]

Is rucking safer for your joints than running?

[@fal2218]

@@TIG2MAN0 you can f up your back easily if you're not careful with the weight. Don't add more than 10% of your bodyweight in your backpack that's what I'll recommend. And yes, it's safer as long as you don't carry a lot of weight (even if you feel you can carry more)

[@TIG2MAN0]

@@fal2218 Thats good info, I tried getting into distance running, I did half a marathon once and after my joints where what was sore. Then I started getting planter faciitus. Thats why I switched over to rucking.

[@JacqueCRISCOsd]

@@fal2218 10% of your body weight is way too conservative. I’m doing rucking to rehab a back injury and I’m doing like 13%. If you’re healthy, I think most men can start around 20 pounds safely and assess from there.

[@jc4evur661]

@@fal2218 I would imagine there's a chance for disc compression in older ruckers too.

[@mad9325]

Finally i could explain to my friend how walking 3 mile to college with my ROG, labcoat and an 8' thick book on my backpack with chest and waist straps on, is very good for my health.

[@dewmontain123]

Its weird how we think its completely normal for us to push are bodys to be healthy but for other it seems..... not normal. Like. It feels so good to be able to move with ease. This is so underrated

[@Besotted85]

A more healthy person, a more happy person, a more confident person, a stronger person, a better looking person, a person who got more to give because of more surplus to others, family, friends, strangers, people in need = Better family, better community, better overall! That should always be respected in my book! Im also into rucking now! Good job mate!

[@TheSkite575]

Did a 2 mile jog ruck this morning 3:30 Am before work love it I use a regular back pack with a 20 lb plate. Im 64. Great video

[@dannyhardesty3692]

Walk around with a ruck a couple of miles--take it off--you can hop around like a flea! Great workout! Since you are in Big Bend be sure to hike around some in the Chisos Mountain Basin!

[@Rescue-mt7fl]

While tucking keeps our boys on green fit, as a retired medic, I can attest, rucking is also one of the leading causes of medical retirements and chronic and debilitating knee and back pains. This is an exercise the “civilian operators” embrace, much like wearing fake body armor that has the same results. The military does this, because the job requires it. Many of them pay the price for it. If it’s not required of your job, I’d say the benefits are overshadowed by the chronic wear and tear and injury rate.

[@railmeat]

I have not tried rucking, I am not in shape for that yet. When I do I will start with a regular day pack with bottles of water in it. Seems more adjustable, cheaper and the water might be useful.

[@jc4evur661]

I'm envious of your clean windshield!

[@JanisVeide]

Good to know my normal shopping routine is actually a thing :) And now I know why doing so destroyed two normal backpacks over a few years - they just aren't meant to be stuffed with heavy stuff :D

[@KylePugliese]

Haha a good backpack goes a long way. Glad you’re getting the exercise in!

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

I use a Molle 2 military issue pack and it is tough as nails. All the best.

[@ALoonwolf]

Instead of pointless weights carry useful items that you can use in a variety of situations. Drinking water alone is quite heavy. You can even fit a small inflatable row boat in a tiny backpack. In any situation you can have whatever you need. And a heavy pack doesn't bounce around when you run...

[@edwardgomez3633]

Nice video. Running with a ruck is “ruck running” and the idea is to keep your feet below the load and use a short stride & minimal arm swing.

[@wyatttilley7849]

I'm glad more people are rucking now.

[@yengsabio5315]

I do it everyday even if I don't know that it's called rucking. My WordWeb dictionary does have the word 'ruck' but it does not carry the definition/meaning this video demonstrates. If rucking is simply walking with weight on my back, what about biking with weight on my back (which I also do everyday)? I think, I have to call it 'brucking.' 😄 Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines!

[@yengsabio5315]

Or, maybe bike rucking. Hmm... 🤔

[@estranged12]

We used to just call it walking to school.

[@yengsabio5315]

@@estranged12 Indeed!

[@yengsabio5315]

@@estranged12 I remember my rucksack made out of rattan vines. Good ol' days!

[@wmvdw1978]

It sounds like “rugzak” (Dutch for backpack)

[@andrewobrien8665]

Goruck events are a bit more extreme than Tough Mudders. I say this having finished 2 lights aka basic and having the pink headband for the Mudder Legion. It's a lot of physical stuff with the ruck on: pushups (lots), lunges, fireman's carry, running, rucking, etc. I found that if you're doing 2-a-days for training twice a week along with heavier ruck weight than even weight that it helps. Especially running with the ruck on. You're going to be sprinting a lot and carrying things. It also helps to be a team player because your team will literally pay if you don't.

[@Yooper05]

I’ve always wanted to do an event!

[@meiowalot7570]

Thanks for the detailed explanation. I am looking to get started, and seeing the weight pouches helped with understanding how things are configured.

[@davidstandish1482]

Appreciate you sharing your experience!

[@johnwilliamson9453]

Love it! Great idea>>>

[@KylePugliese]

Thanks!

[@ClimbingTheMountain777]

One more reason to love backpacks.

[@danb821]

Thanks for the video. From your video and some others out there I was convinced I wanted to try rucking, so I put a 30lb plate in my normal backpack and it worked ok but was a bit painful on my shoulders. The backpack is not really meant for heavy loads, so I started looking for backpacks specific for rucking. One thing that confuses me is why the rucking backpacks don’t have a waist belt? From my backpacking days I was always taught that a majority of the pack weight should sit on your hips and not your shoulders. This is more balanced and also prevents fatigue/damage in your shoulder muscles. I’m I missing something with rucking where you prefer to have all the weight on your shoulders? Just trying to understand. Thank you.

[@barrydee2857]

Look for actual military rucksacks. Whether new models or the older but indestructible ALICE pack. With a frame or strong membrane. They have hip belts

[@KCIsMe]

​@@barrydee2857this one in the video has a hip belt too, he mentioned it in the video. I think he's just removed it.

[@nickzagar752]

Hip belt for goruck sold separately

[@flyingosom202]

because if the weight is positioned in the right place, high & tight to your upper back then you don't need any straps at all.

[@cactustex666]

New to rucking. 3 times so far in month. Got new Macv-1’s coming tomorrow. How far should I go in them? 18 lbs. I’ve done 4, 18, 4 miles. Did great I’m in shape.

[@cactustex666]

Update: been going now almost 6 months and over 100 miles. Love it. Wow. Sure has strengthened everything and increase endurance.

[@connormatthews522]

@@cactustex666 i don't mean this in a harsh way.. only 100 miles in 6 months? How do you space rucks out? Under 4 miles per week on average just doesn't seem like much is all

[@cactustex666]

@@connormatthews522 I’m in my 6th month now almost 150 miles. I’m 71 and just staying in shape. Not trying to do anything, and I just love it. I’m small only 5’7” 153 lbs. and I’ve done a 10 miler. Don’t worry bro. It’s all good.

[@connormatthews522]

@@cactustex666 Okay mate sweet, cheers for getting back to me so quickly! I figured you had a particular approach, like one big long ruck per month or something ya know, and I might have been missing something haha. Keep crushing it dude

[@allthingselectricinc]

I shake my head every time I see these videos. Little fellas going heavy and long distance. I do this daily with a 40lb vest. Talking about 5-6 mile an hour pace but during the video they’re out of breath at a slower pace.

[@joem13yearsago73]

K?

[@grayson8566]

This guy definitely watches Jocko and has a BJJ sticker on his car/water bottle/laptop.

[@lorenzop.8249]

so its product placement?

[@rickynorris1694]

Good video. 😊

[@AMultipolarWorldIsEmerging]

Super expensive too. Basically 400 dollars for a back pack with a weight in it. A seemingly inexpensive activity for rich people looks like

[@TIG2MAN0]

Running is to hard on my joints, Thats why I started rucking.

[@danielvillarreal6610]

Just curious: do you have a military background? If not, what attracted you to rucksack marching?

[@Yooper05]

What size bag did you have there?

[@climatedeceptionnetwork4122]

What kind of van is that?

[@michaelkline2241]

Looks like you’re in Arizona.

[@danijelceh1155]

On point.

[@rudyvanos]

Lol this is so American! So walking around with a backpack is a thing now? Guess I've been a trend setter for the last 30 years... Best part is that you drove a car around the country, got out, put some purchased weights in your backpack, just to walk around! 😆 Anyway just messing with you. I do think this is a good development. And you did do the shopping too later. Good luck!

[@connormatthews522]

Rucking has been a thing since modern soldiers existed dude, it isn't new

[@rudyvanos]

@@connormatthews522 Yeah that's exactly my point! I just thought it's funny that it's a trend now.

[@JanJanssen-wo5ln]

Hallo Ernst-Jan 👋

[@Matt-gy9ir]

For reference how tall are you?

[@KylePugliese]

5’ 10”

[@MegaOzzy28]

I thought riding my Honda Ruckus all day was Rucking and burned fat!!!!!

[@paulmcbride8164]

can you go swimming wearing it?

[@SenorJuan2023]

That's nice scenery? hahahahahaha

[@wingandhog]

GoRuck…. Designed by a former Green Beret. Good stuff!

[@J3unG]

The whole thing about putting a freaking metal weight in the bag is it defeats the purpose of using the backpack to transport shit. It's turning labour into a recreation and it's ridiculous. Use the backpack to carry your shit around, bro and make your daily foraging (if that's what you call going to Walmart is for someone like you) part of your ruck habit. If you want to go and carry a pack for a workout, why not fill your bag with real items for camping. You can put regular shit in there up to 15 to 25kg no problem. The lead weight thing is jive, man. It's unrealistic and a yuppie's take on what this is about.

[@ak5258]

Put a cast iron skillet and some steak in there

[@wearesofucked]

Great video. Thanks man. Just getting drawn in to rucking and this was very useful.

[@mikep3322]

Almost 300 bucks I'll pass

[@adham1289]

This is what I'm confused about. Any decent military backpack is designed to be handled very roughly and carry a lot of weight. They're exactly designed for rucking and beyond!! Why would anyone buy one of these??

[@mauort6870]

​@@adham1289weight plate pocket. keeps the weight right on your back..and an actual lifetime warranty.

[@gymtard]

​@@mauort6870its just like a laptop pocket in any other backpack

[@flyingosom202]

because a decent military backpack is way bigger than you need & would be at least $300 if not twice as much.