Today's RUCK+ workout is an adventurous, mission-based workout with ruck mileage woven between challenge stations perfect for a group or partner. At each stop, you’ll complete a set of exercises before rucking to the next point. Treat every movement with purpose and efficiency.
The workout is scalable from 2 to 5 miles, depending on your ability or available time.
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED:
- Weighted ruck
- Workout timer app
- OPTIONAL: Sandbag or other coupon load
NOTES
- Ruck to each outpost (~0.5–1.5 mi between stops) and perform the listed exercises at each stop.
- The total mileage for this workout, depending on the route, should be between 2-5 miles.
- Some demonstration videos may use implements other than a ruck. The video has been chosen for form, and the exercise cues and demonstration can be done using a ruck.
- 2-mile version: Do only Outposts 1 & 4 or use a shorter route between all four
- Modify where necessary.
- No steps? Substitute elevated lunges or squats.
- No overhead? Hold ruck at chest level instead
- Safety first. Move to the side of the trail before beginning any exercise portion.
REMINDER:
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WARM UP
0.5 - 1 Mile | RUCK | Warm-up pacing |
WORKOUT
Outpost 1: "The Drop Zone"
Complete 3 Rounds:
10 x reps | Ruck Ground-to-Overhead | |
10 x reps | Ruck Front Squats | |
20 x reps | Ruck Russian Twists | HARD COUNT |
10 x reps | Ruck Bent-Over Rows |
RUCK 0.5-1 mile to next workout location
Outpost 2: "The Ridge Line"
Complete 2 Rounds:
20 x reps | Walking Lunges | HARD COUNT |
10 x reps | Push-Ups | Place hands on ruck if needed |
:30 sec | Ruck Overhead Hold | |
10 x reps | Reverse Lunge with Twist | HARD COUNT |
RUCK 0.5-1.5 mile to next workout location
Outpost 3: "The Dead Zone"
Complete 2 Rounds:
15 x reps | Ruck Swings | |
10 x reps | Ruck Thrusters | |
30 x reps | Ruck Step Ups (or High Knees) | SOFT COUNT |
:30 sec | Wall Sit (or Static Squat Hold) |
RUCK 0.5-1.5 mile to last workout location
Outpost 4: "The Final Push"
Complete 3 Rounds (As Fast As Possible):
10 x reps | Ruck Push Press |
10 x reps | Ruck Sit Ups with Overhead Press |
5 x reps | Burpee Over Ruck |
:20 second | Plank Hold (wearing ruck) |
Cool-down Ruck: Optional 0.25–1 mile walk
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