Often times, lifters have some difficulty finding ways to work in cardio. This can be due to a number of reasons. Sometimes, it’s a time constraint when you factor in your lifting.  In other cases, you may think you don’t need to focus on it. But lifting is high intensity and if you focus …
Rucking is a great exercise that offers a lot of benefits. As a form of exercise, it can help you lose weight, build muscle and tone your body. But does it help build abs? Long story short: yes, rucking will help you build your abs. Let’s take a look at how and why rucking will …
Having your hands swell while you’re rucking can be a painful and difficult thing to deal with. You’re going along on your ruck and you start to notice the swelling and the tightness. It’s painful and downright frustrating and annoying. So what’s causing it and how can you deal with it? Well that’s what we’re …
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The squat is a great exercise to build strength and stability. Squatting is also one of the most important fundamental movements in walking, running, and changing direction. It’s no surprise that squats can help supercharge your rucking journey and help you to get stronger generally. The squat is considered the “king of all exercises”. A …
So you’re either a beginner rucker who wants to figure out what to use as a rucking weight in their ruck, or an experienced rucker who needs some replacement weights quickly. Either way, you’ve come to the right place to learn about DIY rucking weights. This article is a one stop shop for everything you …
A lot of times, ruckers are concerned about what ruck they should use. Rightfully so. But at the same time, your ruck is not the most important part of your rucking gear. Really, it’s your boots and you need to ensure you break in your boots. You’re putting in mileage through your feet. Taking care …
Many people wonder what’s a good rucking pace. After all, ruckers are always looking for ways to improve and get better at rucking. After all, rucking is a great way to burn calories. Part of improving is knowing that your pace is good for your goals. So what determines a good rucking pace? How important …
Rucking has the potential to be a great workout. But it’s much more than simply a workout. It’s a way to help you focus and clear your mind. There are plenty of things to pay attention to, but rucking also gives you an escape. A question though, is what is all of this doing to …
One thing has definitely been established: rucking is a great way to lose weight, get in shape, and be generally healthy. Often, rucking provides a mental clarity that not all exercises can. When you find yourself in your own thoughts, it’s a time where you can work through different life problems and difficulties. If the …
Posture in all things is important. Whether we’re lying in bed, walking around, doing the dishes, even simply sitting at a desk or table. So how much more important can posture be when we’ve got heavy weights strapped to our backs and we’re trudging over many miles of terrain? You guessed it, it’s crucial. Whether …
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