by jamison | Jan 1, 2021 | Training
Packing a ruck can be a challenge, but how it is done is important. Contents in a ruck will shift as you move and can become imbalanced and even cause injury. If the shift causes you to lean to one side you could injure your back, neck, or legs. Additionally, this...
by jamison | Jan 1, 2021 | Training
Note: All military division ruckers must wear boots; civilians may wear footwear of their choosing. The day of the Tough Ruck should not be the first time you wear your footwear on a ruck! Ideally you will wear your footwear for most, if not all, of your training...
by jamison | Jan 1, 2021 | Training
The day of the Tough Ruck should not be the first time you wear your clothing (kit) on a ruck! Ideally you will wear your kit for your last several training rucks. Use early rucks to dial in your setup. Clothing All ruckers in a military division will wear their...
by jamison | Jan 1, 2021 | Training
Mechanics of Movement There are three main things to keep in mind when rucking: 1. Shorten your stride to reduce impact force and biomechanical strain. 2. Keep your head level, balanced, and focused in front of you. Look forward, not down! 3. Keep repeating steps 1...
