It really depends on your current fitness level. If you're a healthy male with a fitness background aiming for 30 pounds would be good. You could even increase beyond that, depending on how you progress. If you want to give me a better idea of what fitness level you're at, and the kind of weight and cardio training you have been doing I could tailor my recommendation more specifically for you. All the best on your rucking adventures!
@@andrewkolasko thx for reply I’m 54 17 st but not fat I used to be into strength training so carry couple stone extra muscle, plasterering is my job so active all day up and down steps and used to rucks as do camping on hills when I can and walk dog regularly so shouldn’t be problem for me just how much weight would be optimal thx
@@Nofixedabode859 You're welcome. And yes, it sounds like you're good to aim for 30 pounds. You could go up to 40 or 50 pounds eventually, but not absolutely necessary. You can always increase the intensity of your ruck workout by adding to the length and/or speed of your ruck. Ruck & roll brother!
Yes, thank you for your message and for pointing this out. I wanted to be able to speak to, with real use experience, how the ruck plates are not comfortable, about how the plates don't form to your body, and have limitations. After this I did a "RUCK vs RUCK" comparison of the Brute Force Race Ruck Pack and the Go Ruck Ruck Plate Carrier 3.0 Long. Please watch that video. And then, after making this "RUCK vs RUCK" video, I sold my Go Ruck Plate Carrier and have gone full time with the Brute Force Race Ruck.
Typically, a weighted vest has weights in the front and the back. A proper ruck pack only has weights in the back area. Having the weight only in the back will be better suited to your body's physiology when walking longer distances. The weight in the back area distributes the weight to the rest of your body with a better centre of mass. While walking for long distances, having front load weight will put undue strain on your back muscles. A ruck pack can help keep your torso upright and help with correct posture, and the weight in the front, like a weighted vest, may be counterproductive to good posture. Your walking gait will also be better when the weight is only on the back.
It's hard to believe that you are 57. Thanks for the info, this was easy to follow.
I'm glad it was helpful.
All the best on your rucking adventures!
Excellent.Driving me to get out and go!
Thanks Andrew!
You're very welcome! All the best on your rucking adventures!
Great vid, content and editing!!!
Thank you Mark!
How heavy should a woman go? I have a broken forearm.
You should start at 10 pounds, then move up by 5 pounds as you fitness level increase/improves.
Thank you very much!
@@noellesnow186 You're very welcome!
Hi, what would you say is a sensible weight to get up to 3x a week thx?
It really depends on your current fitness level. If you're a healthy male with a fitness background aiming for 30 pounds would be good. You could even increase beyond that, depending on how you progress.
If you want to give me a better idea of what fitness level you're at, and the kind of weight and cardio training you have been doing I could tailor my recommendation more specifically for you.
All the best on your rucking adventures!
@@andrewkolasko thx for reply I’m 54 17 st but not fat I used to be into strength training so carry couple stone extra muscle, plasterering is my job so active all day up and down steps and used to rucks as do camping on hills when I can and walk dog regularly so shouldn’t be problem for me just how much weight would be optimal thx
@@Nofixedabode859 You're welcome.
And yes, it sounds like you're good to aim for 30 pounds. You could go up to 40 or 50 pounds eventually, but not absolutely necessary. You can always increase the intensity of your ruck workout by adding to the length and/or speed of your ruck.
Ruck & roll brother!
🔥 Video. Does running with a ruck x12 your chances of injury? 😂
LOL! I haven't seen the research on that!
Interesting . Rocking a Go Ruck plate carrier while selling a different product and saying how using plates is uncomfortable. 🤔
Yes, thank you for your message and for pointing this out.
I wanted to be able to speak to, with real use experience, how the ruck plates are not comfortable, about how the plates don't form to your body, and have limitations.
After this I did a "RUCK vs RUCK" comparison of the Brute Force Race Ruck Pack and the Go Ruck Ruck Plate Carrier 3.0 Long. Please watch that video.
And then, after making this "RUCK vs RUCK" video, I sold my Go Ruck Plate Carrier and have gone full time with the Brute Force Race Ruck.
I used to do CrossFit and when i did the Murph j saw soem run with a weighted vest. Is that the same of different from a ruck?
Typically, a weighted vest has weights in the front and the back. A proper ruck pack only has weights in the back area. Having the weight only in the back will be better suited to your body's physiology when walking longer distances. The weight in the back area distributes the weight to the rest of your body with a better centre of mass. While walking for long distances, having front load weight will put undue strain on your back muscles. A ruck pack can help keep your torso upright and help with correct posture, and the weight in the front, like a weighted vest, may be counterproductive to good posture. Your walking gait will also be better when the weight is only on the back.
@@andrewkolasko wow. Thank you for such a thorough response. Having good posture is important to me along with health so I'll have to consider a ruck