RUCK+ | YETI

by Amy Petersen January 10, 2025

Embrace the inner beast for today's RUCK+ workout. It's written for getting in some hard work in cold weather, ice, and snow.

Deep in the frostbitten mountains lives the Yeti, a creature of immense strength, endurance, and adaptability. The Yeti thrives in the harshest conditions, crossing snowy peaks with mythical determination.

Just like the Yeti, cold-weather athletes see ice and snow as not an obstacle but a challenge to conquer. The Yeti doesn’t shy away from the elements, and neither will you. This workout is your chance to channel your own inner Yeti. Stay warm out there!

EQUIPMENT YOU NEED:

Ruck

NOTES

Choose a route with minimal inclines and avoid uneven or icy surfaces
Wear footwear with good traction, like boots or trail shoes with microspikes if necessary
Use trekking poles for stability on slick terrain
Safety over speed

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

10 x reps	Walking Lunges	EACH SIDE
10 x reps	Arm Swings
10 x reps	Toy Soldiers	EACH SIDE
3:00-5:00	Warm-Up Ruck

WORKOUT x 3-5 MILES

Every 15 minutes of your ruck, complete 1 round of strength intervals.

15 x reps	Ruck Front Squats
15 x reps	Ruck Shoulder Press
15 x reps	Ruck Deadlift High Pull
15 x reps	Ruck Shoulder to Shoulder