SteveR
Level 6 Valued Member
First post to forum but have noticed a lot of practical knowledge here.
I am currently doing a weekly ruck 3-4 miles with 25lbs and would love to be able to do multiple 6-8 mile day overnight hikes in 8-9 months with 40-45 lbs. All the terrain in varying degrees of GA Appalachian foothills.
During the week I am currently training
-Bulgarian split squats 35lbs and OH Carries 25lbs x 2/wk
-100-120 reps of 2H Swings /wk x 55lbs A+A style
I am moving towards Al Ciampa's Deployment Prep article basic recommendations and I am making good progress overall. At 67 years old, however, I have definitely learned that slow progression is faster than injury.
I am certain that I will reach the goal at some point but my question is would adding a weekly dead lift progression give me significant boost for rucking capacity and or injury prevention?
Al suggested DL as an add on if time allowed and I want the most bang for the buck but I wondering if I should just focus on getting the 2H swing heavier at this point.
Thanks in advance for reading and any thoughts!
I am currently doing a weekly ruck 3-4 miles with 25lbs and would love to be able to do multiple 6-8 mile day overnight hikes in 8-9 months with 40-45 lbs. All the terrain in varying degrees of GA Appalachian foothills.
During the week I am currently training
-Bulgarian split squats 35lbs and OH Carries 25lbs x 2/wk
-100-120 reps of 2H Swings /wk x 55lbs A+A style
I am moving towards Al Ciampa's Deployment Prep article basic recommendations and I am making good progress overall. At 67 years old, however, I have definitely learned that slow progression is faster than injury.
I am certain that I will reach the goal at some point but my question is would adding a weekly dead lift progression give me significant boost for rucking capacity and or injury prevention?
Al suggested DL as an add on if time allowed and I want the most bang for the buck but I wondering if I should just focus on getting the 2H swing heavier at this point.
Thanks in advance for reading and any thoughts!