Rucking: The Benefits

Do you want to…
Be more active? Burn more calories? Get stronger? Improve your posture? Have a healthier heart? Be part of a Ruck Hard Play Hard community?
Yeah, us too. Rucking is the path.
Learn more: www.goruck.com/rucking-benefits

[@reallyhappenings5597]

This is actually an ad for rucking like it's the latest fitness breakthrough instead of a literally ancient and timeless human activity.

[@slappymcface5681]

*forgoten activity

[@Patrick28538]

keep it simple, right? people overthink shit, and then you get crossfit

[@dbrock1553]

Ruck marching is basic training for those of us who are/were in the military.

[@kingsleyjamal5898]

A trick : watch series at Flixzone. Been using it for watching all kinds of movies lately.

[@jamesondexter1761]

@Kingsley Jamal Definitely, I have been using Flixzone} for years myself :)

[@paulwilliamson7663]

Few people commenting on this, but I was told by a soldier, the best weight for rucking is to use 2l bottles of water (2kg, 4kg, 6 kg, etc).. Here is why? Its essentially free You will never get dehydrated if you misjudge the distance Its can easily be adjusted (by pouring parts of it out on the road, grass verge, etc) It is relatively soft on the back This guy used to carry extra water around with him and become very popular at the end of a long run.

[@charliegedge5226]

That’s what I do, use 2L bottles. I live in the mountains in wales and in the summer during lockdown, I did a lot of rucking in the mountains, and one day it was quite hot and I got to the top of the mountain and my hydration pack had run out then I remembered I had a massive rucksack full of water lol 😆

[@dbrock1553]

I'm a vet, yeah you don't need to spend a lot of money. We used to get paid for it.

[@paul1warr]

@@charliegedge5226 it's not mentioned much. I walk (on the flat) 5-10km a day for fitness and usually carry 10 l in two 5l bottles. Needless to say, never ran out of water yet! Lol But the water is back for drinking, washing (especially cuts or Injuries), drinking water for animals, help someone with their car lol basically it's a useful and disposable weight and definitely a good one for mountain hiking. Wouldn't be the first time to come across people in flip flops and a can of coke realising that hiking up a mountain when it's 24C is dehydrating

[@J3unG]

OMG!! I'm new to rucking and I was wondering what to put in the pack to get the weight without having to stuff shoes, clothes, etc... THIS IS A GREAT IDEA. What is the weight of 2L in pounds? I'm going to try and start with 25 lbs.

[@paul1warr]

@@J3unG hi. Water 1l = 2.2 lbs I use 2 5l bottles which will fit side by side in even a small 20l backpack with plenty of space. That's 22lbs. Then I add 2 X 500 ml bottles of water , which I will typically drink first if I need to. This makes 24.2 lbs which is close to you target 25 kg. I personally would start at 7 or 8 kg if you are not used to carrying weight in you make to avoid a sore back whilst you get used to it the first few times. But this depends on your level of fitness, strength and speed. Remember you can increase effort by 1) weight, 2) terrain (soft like sand is easier in joints but more effort), 3) speed and 4) gradient. Good luck

[@sugar9469]

I’m 47 and I hate running so i started rucking and I love it. I use 20kg plates which i wrap in a towel and put 8n my ruck sack. I started with 10kg and did 5/10 miles but now it seems easy so I do 20kg but just five miles. Three miles of it is on a steep Rd and the rest is flat. I use to train often in the gym but due to lock down decided to do this. I feel it’s a great compound exercise works most the large muscles ( sore on shoulders) on the body . My endurance, strength, stability has greatly improved aswell as my state of mind, much happier. Also days I do only 5 miles I will end by doing couple of sprints on stairs but with 10kg cos i feel running up stairs it is a manageable weight to do a Hit kind of workout.

[@curraheewolf]

Me too!

[@nikitaw1982]

For last 10 minutes I do shoulder shrugs holding arms in different positions. I think it helps get shoulders used to weight over time. Sometimes get home and do the dishes or whatever for 5 10 minutes and realise havent taken bag off. Guess sign i can go heavier. My outter calves kill me first ten minutes though so not keen to go heavier yet. Or elsestrengthen separately some how with out fatiguing for next ruck. StrengthRunning advocates strength work end of a run so maybe calf raises at end of ruck. Thinking if go every day alternate heavy and light days or what strength work do

[@kirstenskirvin5842]

Over the past year and a half I had changed to a plant based diet witch was great, but with very slow results, then I started rucking consistently. And my world changed. I have lost 33 pounds and am in the best shape of my life. I am 57 years old. Recently had a physical and my doctor took me off my heart medicine. Thanks GORUCK! I’ll skip the beer and have a green drink !

[@rudytovar6951]

Until he said "running sucks, your heart is exploding" .... something as simple as running is your limit my friend?

[@slappymcface5681]

Yeah, I like rucking. Most of my exercises are rucks with a 45lb ALICE. But If you can’t run you are out of shape.

[@HeadCannonPrime]

Different muscles, different activity. For me distance running is very bad. Its hard on joints and feet. But Rucking increased sprint speed significantly and I can carry a 5 gal tank sprayer on my back all day at work without any soreness.

[@mr.notajoke1647]

@@slappymcface5681 bad knee

[@YoureWokeYoureBroke]

This is a form of a marketing ad and they’re trying to appeal to more people. Someone already a bit educated on fitness knows running is important. Not necessarily a bad way to advertise rucking if this gets more sedentary people out walking with a little added weight.

[@pennyragan8244]

I've been slacking off and getting way out of shape. I don't care that I am 58 years old. It's not an excuse. I had first decided that I wanted to start training to do a 1/2 marathon next year. My guy Bill was very impressed that I started going for walks again. I told him I wanted to be able to start hiking as well. I bought a backpack and a cheap water hydration bladder to see if I like it. I looked in the Mirror yesterday and seen how flabby my muscles are getting, I said wow, I need to do more. I use to have a kick-ass figure and toned muscles. Yesterday Bill came home and told me about Rucking, he showed me some videos. I said yeah that's what I want to do. Bill also wants to do it. I'm so thrilled he decided to do this. Now I have a partner. Ruck On.

[@Bubbles99718]

Kiss your joints, all of em, goodbye. The long term damage of rucking is insane. Especially as we get older

[@m.sakai_yt]

Two most effective exercises I think are rucking and running. They are active resistance training. Just however running is building endurance and strength unless what shoes are effective. Running also is a part of a foundational human movement. Rucking is less intense and also builds strength. Like asking which one is better for you terms of staying in shape, using bodyweight or resistance.

[@deancoronado4898]

"...running SUCKS." Subscribed!

[@kpjo4]

Walking doesn't suck, and obviously nor does running. Rucking is great but man is this video biased.

[@johnmclellan2257]

Rucking does suck. I wanted to die by the end of The Trek

[@bigbonedalbert1452]

It's almost like he works for a company that specializes in rucking.

[@weisscoaching]

You cannot talk while running? Well, with increased fitness you will be able to.

[@warrenperry1976]

“Running sucks” says the Green Beret! LOL True that though, out of all the physical activities during my brief time in the army, a forced march, separated the men from the boys. Especially when the weight pushed 60+ lbs plus weapons system.

[@DamonDiaries81]

Heck yeah. Awesome video. Stay away from beer! Ruck hard!

[@djpaulmadden9009]

You gotta love Jason!! Running sucks!! LOL!! I Love it!!!

[@rhuttner12]

If you can talk while rucking you doing it wrong.

[@Low_SpeedZ]

rhuttner12 your right😂😂

[@slappymcface5681]

Incorrect, I was in the Army for over 10 years. If you are not in shape enough to sing while you ruck then your out of shape. Baller move right here replying to a two year old comment.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

I'd say if you're doing it at all you're doing alright.

[@lordofthehnngs2577]

@@slappymcface5681 i ruck in the desert with my entire body covered up, and my mouth and throat gets so dry i cant sing LOL

[@kiwimcdaniels8562]

Starting the spring of 2018!!!!!!!

[@810Metalworks]

How did it go? I've done 2 lights this year and I'm currently signed up for 5 more events!

[@kennethbedwell4183]

Hi I have a question I just started rucking I wear a 10kg vest and also put a 10kg pack in a rucksack is this ok or is it better to put all weight in the rucksack I only do it once a week to supplement my other workouts cheers in advance

[@misterllemos]

Do what challenges you. Feel free to mix it up. Just know the difference of when your body tells you you’re in pain versus when you’re injured.

[@danielgarza4166]

I don’t drink, I guess I’ll have to find something else to do besides rucking, darn.

[@VideoAssociates]

whats a safe weight carrying to body weight ratio for flat ground and also incline?

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

LUKE wheatley typical rule of thumb is 10% of your body weight. Maybe a little more if you’re used to it.

[@D1G1TALSYNAPS3]

Where do you get those rectangle weights!?

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

You can find some on amazon too for cheaper; search for “ruck plate”

[@MiguelExhale]

In Jax?

[@rye-bread5236]

Holy shit never knew. I do this daily at college. Wow so revolutionizing.

[@ryanem969]

If you can't talk while you're running, you're doing it wrong

[@victorslach2384]

insane prices

[@17dumitru]

👍

[@Datboi1337PlaysGames]

Am I doing it wrong? I started rucking today but I was leaning forward a lot and my neck and shoulders were hurting

[@810Metalworks]

Swap it takes some getting used to. Also, your ruck might just need to broken in

[@810Metalworks]

Also, buy a sternum strap and put it on, it'll help distribute the load and makes it suck less.

[@rye-bread5236]

Tighten up the straps and keep your back straight shoulders back(pull your scapula back)

[@waferjuice]

ur bag migght be too low.. tighten up those straps girl

[@colinstewart7123]

Every USMC passing themselves laughing at this I'll bet.

[@hondaridgelineenduser5934]

The closet club to me is over a hour away in Alabama from me. Fuck that that's to much of a commute, I'll just ruck by my fucking self

[@nikitaw1982]

I ruck back from the bottle shop

[@barrybonds7391]

In the army we had to run with rucks multiple times

[@anthonycharles4545]

How many times?

[@chein33]

Man, that's a back pack.

[@Msreesaranyan]

With weights inside

[@ZBDM19]

But rucking takes longer than the gym

[@TecHosain]

I ruck with a 10 KG back pack :-). I feel great about my body

[@mbwyatt1978]

How long have you been at it for Abul, and how many walking sessions do you try and take in a week. I am starting out with 10kg after getting out of shape.

[@daconqueror101]

Running sucks...hahahaha love it

[@TheNoFluke2007]

Let’s ruck and burn calories, then drink beer right after to refuel 😂

[@gsellona]

Running sucks! 😂😂😂 100% agree!

[@MrMigido]

Pack your Ruck like a bugout bag... Load out with stuff you can use.

[@peteherb5170]

"Running sucks." Got that right. Hate it. Enjoy jump rope and rucking waaaay more!

[@Mav0585]

“Running sucks” lol

[@Sulposition]

Ehhh where’s his traps? That would be my only reason...

[@jiachengyao300]

Running works for them skinny ass long distance runners

[@ashc4167]

Jiacheng Yao damn bro I’m 6’2 202 I’m not too skinny. Probably weigh more than you and if I don’t you’re probably a fat ass lol

[@goldygoldygone4455]

Ruck runs are the best

[@gitarist25]

when in doubt.. ruck the fuck out!

[@darrenbrider8419]

If you can talk during the workout it's not a workout

[@simbadlemarin1815]

tell that to literally everyone at the gym

[@IronSharpensIron127]

Yeah there is no way i would ruck with a backpack. Ruck sacks were designed for a reason.

[@ShawnDBell]

I thought for a moment he was going to say he rucks the kids.

[@Bubbles99718]

Adding weight wrecks discs, vertebrae and every other joint we have. You're strong until the damage sets in. Pretty much every vet who "rucked" gets wrecked later in life

[@MrMigido]

No vet suffered from 20lb load outs during basic.

[@Bubbles99718]

@@MrMigido It comes out years later

[@matthewzang6688]

Does everyone who rucks use excessive weight? How much weight has to be added for said damage to occur? Is everyone that rucks a vet? Do they train like one? Could you cite your sources, and not just personal anecdotes? What if I ruck with 15 pounds, and no more (less than 10% of my body weight)? Not everyone that rucks trains like they’re in the military. Why would you apply the extreme version of an exercise to the activity in general? Seems like your critique lacks nuance and is based on a caricature of rucking, which is extremely misleading.

[@JakubRosman]

You’re right, rucking sucks.

[@Bipolarvideos]

lol "running sucks" haha... tell it like it is. how about running with a ruck?

[@johnmclellan2257]

That just hurts your knees. I know, because I do it.

[@darrenbrider8419]

It only hurts if you do it wrong

[@Bipolarvideos]

@Infoslayer827364938 don't people in the army have to do it?

[@Bipolarvideos]

@Infoslayer827364938 do you have a permanent injury now

[@Omenoffate14]

Wtf is this

[@juliussalvadormuana56]

losers way to say hey im working out too you know😂