RUCK+ | THE OUTPOST

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:

  • Soft count: 1, 2, 3, 4 ... this is when both (or all) limbs perform the exercise at the same time.
  • Hard count: 1,1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4...this is when only one limb does work at a time.
  • Each Side: Do all reps on one side before switching to complete all reps on the other side.

 

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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