Gritty Soldier

Embrace the Ruck Program

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This 8-week rucking training program will help you achieve the completion of a 12-mile ruck march in under 2 hours and 45 minutes (or even faster for you high-speeds out there). This is not just for Soldiers, it is for ANYONE who is looking to increase their rucking/backpacking abilities and overall cardiovascular/muscular endurance. This plan includes not only the fitness programming, but also rucking tips, motivational quotes and images, sustainment advice, warm-ups/cool-downs, recovery and full bodyweight strength workouts. This is the most comprehensive rucking program available. The training program's workouts are specifically designed to target the specific muscle groups and energy systems required to increase endurance and enhance your ability to move under load. NO EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED. All you need is your ruck and some motivation (and more than likely, some discipline). With focus on variance of training and strategically placed workouts throughout the weeks, you'll see absolute progression in your rucking abilities! TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS + Goal-focused, to improve your overall 12-mile ruck time. + Hybrid-style training, entirely focused on rucking improvement + 2-3 rucks a week (short/long), 5x training days a week total + Bodyweight strength training workouts + VO2 MAX improvement sessions + Extreme variance in training (minimizes monotony, improves motivation/progression) + Tips for success & the Gritty Soldier "Rucking Triad" + Assembled and tested by Active Duty Soldiers Download the FULL PROGRAM at: https://grittysoldier.com/products/8-week-embrace-the-ruck-fitness-program
Goal:
Endurance
Cardio, Bodyweight, Lifestyle, Lower Body
8 weeks program 5 days/week
Level:
All Levels
Goal:
Endurance
Cardio, Bodyweight, Lifestyle, Lower Body
8 weeks program 5 days/week
Level:
All Levels

Workouts

Warm-Up “A”
Warm-Up “A”
5.0
1
Warm-Up “B”
Warm-Up “B”
5.0
4-Mile Ruck
4-Mile Ruck
4.9
3
Cardio, Military, Legs, Full Body, Beginner, Functional, Outdoor, Lower Body
Strength Training (FULL BODY)
Strength Training (FULL BODY)
4.5
6
Strength, Bodyweight, Full Body, HIIT, All Levels
Ruck Recovery “A”
Ruck Recovery “A”
4.0
2
This program (Ranger School Prep) has been great to do alongside my Ranger student while he’s prepping. 10/10 recommend!
Autum
I've been doing this program on and off now for three weeks. So far it has been a great program especially with me traveling a lot this time of year.
Brian
After plenty of tries and workouts, I have found de one. If you to improve and you stick with the this training plan improvements will be granted.
D.L.S

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About Gritty Soldier

Military Fitness / Hybrid Athlete

I built Gritty Soldier Fitness because I believe every Soldier, every athlete, every driven individual out there is capable of MORE. You weren’t born to settle for the standard, you were built to EXCEED it. And I know that first-hand. I’ve been through the grind. I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. That’s why every program created is built through real-world experience, tested by Soldiers, and designed for Warriors. No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just the raw, proven tools you need to perform at your highest level. I don’t waste time... and I know you don’t have time to waste. That’s why Gritty Soldier Fitness is built around one principle: give you exactly what you need to get stronger, faster, tougher... and leave the fluff behind. If you’re ready to push harder, train smarter, and Exceed the Standard, I’m here with you. Let’s get after it!

Frequently asked questions

What makes Playbook different? How do I know it will work for me?
If you haven’t had success with other workout apps in the past, you may be skeptical about ours. But we’re here to tell you, we guarantee you’ll get the results you want with Playbook. Why? We have hundreds of experts who are ready to train you. We don’t give you one-off programs of PDF documents with no assistance. Our creators add new programs (with interactive, explanatory videos) on a daily basis. Our content is new, fresh, and ever-changing to keep you motivated and ready to work! Plus, if you need help,creators are always here for you. You can message them directly if you have any questions, feedback, or simply want to share your success.
I'm a beginner, is Playbook for me?
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Do I need to purchase equipment?
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