Beginner's Guide To Rucking

[K.B.]

In case you missed it (Member Articles Forum) - check out Grouchy's new guide to Rucking:

http://tacticalbarbell.com/forum/viewto ... f=16&t=976

[grouchyjarhead]

Thanks KB!

[travman]

Great article!

You did a really nice job making rucking simple, what you need to get started, weight and distant progressions. Overall, a good solid educational article!

[Green2Blue]

Awesome stuff Grouch. I’ve got a buddy doing Train to Hunt. I’ll definitely be referring him.

[grouchyjarhead]

Great article!

You did a really nice job making rucking simple, what you need to get started, weight and distant progressions. Overall, a good solid educational article!

Thanks travman.

Awesome stuff Grouch. I’ve got a buddy doing Train to Hunt. I’ll definitely be referring him.

I hope it helps him G2B, thank you.

[cws1992]

I've been considering a weighted vest to add to my conditioning. Recently bought a sandbag and love that. Forgive my ignorance but what benefits can rucking help me with? For reference I'm a firefighter and I'm always looking for ways to improve my conditioning related to my job.

[Dave1]

As a substitute for a ruck sack, what do you think of a backpack with a weight plate in it?

Would this be OK for a Day 6 in base?

[grouchyjarhead]

I've been considering a weighted vest to add to my conditioning. Recently bought a sandbag and love that. Forgive my ignorance but what benefits can rucking help me with? For reference I'm a firefighter and I'm always looking for ways to improve my conditioning related to my job.

I'm not a firefighter, but I would say getting used to moving under load for a long period of time would be a good thing considering all the gear you wear. I do know Chris Adams recommends it for firefighters in his "Training To Be A Firefighter" series here on the TB website.

[grouchyjarhead]

As a substitute for a ruck sack, what do you think of a backpack with a weight plate in it?

Would this be OK for a Day 6 in base?

As long as it's a sturdy pack, you're in business. I used rucking exclusively for my long E days on Day 6 for BB. I think it's a good idea for anyone looking to get serious with it.

[cws1992]

I've been considering a weighted vest to add to my conditioning. Recently bought a sandbag and love that. Forgive my ignorance but what benefits can rucking help me with? For reference I'm a firefighter and I'm always looking for ways to improve my conditioning related to my job.

I'm not a firefighter, but I would say getting used to moving under load for a long period of time would be a good thing considering all the gear you wear. I do know Chris Adams recommends it for firefighters in his "Training To Be A Firefighter" series here on the TB website.

Besides rucking what other kind of workouts could I do with a weight vest?