The Rucker’s Edge: Rucking Tips, Training, and Gear

Strength Training with a Ruck Featuring Drew Snarey from Frontline Athletic (Training with a Ruck Series 2 of 3)

In Part 2 of our Training with a Ruck series, Drew Snarey from Frontline Athletic joins the show to explain how a rucksack can become a surprisingly effective strength-training tool. From squats and step-ups to carries, rows, presses, and core work, Drew breaks down the exercises that deliver the biggest return on investment and explains how to integrate them into an existing rucking routine. The conversation also explores the role of recovery, sleep, progressive overload, and why many people sabotage their progress by doing too much too soon. If you've ever wondered how to get more out of your ruck beyond simply walking, this episode provides a practical roadmap for building strength with the gear you already own. In This Episode * Drew's background in law enforcement and functional fitness * Why rucking can complement traditional strength training * The stabilizer-muscle advantage of training with a ruck * Lower-body exercises including squats, step-ups, and deadlifts * Upper-body movements such as rows, curls, carries, and presses * Core exercises that work exceptionally well with a rucksack * How to build a simple weekly strength-training plan * Recovery, sleep, and nutrition considerations * Common mistakes new ruckers make * Why consistency matters more than intensity Related Episodes: Part 1 of the Training with a Ruck Series (6 Rucking Workouts That Significantly Improve Your Conditioning) [https://www.theruckersedge.com/6-rucking-workouts-that-significantly-improve-your-conditioning-training-with-a-ruck-series-part-1/] Links & Resources * Frontline Athletic's Website [https://frontlineathletic.com/] * Frontline athletic on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/frontline_athletic/] * The Rucker's Edge – Official Site [https://www.theruckersedge.com/] * Follow The Rucker's Edge on Instagram: @theruckersedgepod [https://www.instagram.com/theruckersedgepod?igsh=dGt0dmlpaHplamdj&utm_source=qr] Notes: * Music Credit: "Play This Game" by Black Rhomb. * I'm not a doctor, and this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your physician before starting any new exercise or physical activity.

6 Rucking Workouts That Significantly Improve Your Conditioning (Training with a Ruck Series Part 1 of 3)

Some ruckers use their ruck the same way every time: same route, same pace, same weight. And while long rucks are great for endurance and general health, they are only one piece of what a ruck can do for your fitness. In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge Podcast, Spencer breaks down six conditioning methods that can dramatically improve your cardiovascular fitness, work capacity, and overall performance using only a ruck and the environment around you. You’ll learn: * How to use intervals with a ruck * Why hill repeats are brutally effective * How stadium workouts build conditioning fast * What EMOMs are and how to apply them to rucking * How to structure ruck circuits * Why pace work matters for improving fitness This episode also kicks off a three-part series exploring different ways to use a ruck beyond the standard long-distance walk. Whether you’re training for better fitness, fat loss, GORUCK events, or simply trying to get more from your rucking routine, this episode gives you practical workouts you can start using immediately. Links & Resources: * The Rucker’s Edge – Official Site [https://www.theruckersedge.com/] * Follow The Rucker’s Edge on Instagram: @theruckersedgepod [https://www.instagram.com/theruckersedgepod/] Notes: * Music Credit: “Play This Game” by Black Rhomb. * I'm not a doctor, and this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your physician before starting any new exercise or physical activity.

Rucking for a Cause: Using Rucking to Raise Awareness for Arthritis

Travis Chapman from RUCKFWD joins The Rucker’s Edge Podcast to share how rucking became the first form of fitness he could consistently stick with after years of starting and stopping gym routines. He also discusses how he's using rucking to bring awareness and raise funds for a health condition that hits close to home: arthritis. We discuss: * How he discovered rucking through GORUCK * His experience progressing from 1-mile rucks to longer challenges * The inspiration behind RUCKFWD * Why he launched the Ruck Arthritis Challenge * Living alongside arthritis * Building positivity and community through rucking This episode is an honest conversation about movement, purpose, consistency, and using fitness to create positive change. Links & Resources * RUCKFWD [https://www.ruckfwd.com/] * RUCKFWD on Instagram: @RUCKFWD [https://www.instagram.com/ruckfwd/] * The Rucker's Edge – Official Site [https://www.theruckersedge.com/] * Follow The Rucker’s Edge on Instagram: @theruckersedgepod [https://www.instagram.com/theruckersedgepod/] Notes: * Music Credit: 'Play This Game' by Black Rhomb. * I'm not a doctor, and this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your physician before starting any new exercise or physical activity.

Biggest Rucking News of Spring 2026 (New Gear, Events & Incredible Stories)

What’s happening in the world of rucking right now? In this Spring 2026 edition of Rucking In The News, Spencer breaks down the biggest developments in rucking—from the launch of the GORUCK Rucker 5.0 to major community events, new training tools, and some truly inspiring stories from ruckers around the world. This episode covers: * What’s new with the GORUCK Rucker 5.0 * Which rucking brands are making major moves in 2026 * How Frontline Athletics is expanding into DEKA events * Why the new RUCKR app could become a major tool for ruckers * The most impressive recent endurance feats in the rucking world * How rucking is being used to raise awareness for important causes Whether you’re looking for new gear, new motivation, or just want to stay connected to the rucking community, this episode has something for you. Links & Resources: * GORUCK [https://www.goruck.com/products/rucker?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=23812274052&utm_content=196294611076&utm_term=807793593320&placement=&site_source=g&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=23812274052&utm_content=196294611076&utm_term=807793593320&placement=&site_source=g&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23812274052&gbraid=0AAAAADvf1tsgDO8CNOrlq-cBmgW1rqumt&gclid=CjwKCAjwn4vQBhBsEiwAq3hhNyT9GWMx2OM910we8gKauOocplwMbjaUixwfI_pGDFF3MhsqKllpxxoCbX4QAvD_BwE] * Frontline Athletic [https://frontlineathletic.com/] * Wild Gym [https://www.wildgym.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * RUCKR App [https://ruckr.app/] * Tough Ruck Nation [https://www.toughruck.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Ruck Race League [https://www.ruckraceleague.com/] * The FTD Brothers [https://theftdbrothers.com/pages/donate] * The Rucker's Edge – Official Site [https://www.theruckersedge.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Follow The Rucker’s Edge on Instagram: @theruckersedgepod [https://www.instagram.com/theruckersedgepod?igsh=dGt0dmlpaHplamdj&utm_source=qr] Notes: Music Credit: Play This Game by Black Rhomb. I'm not a doctor, and this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your physician before starting any new exercise or physical activity.

How to Start a Ruck Club That Actually Grows (Lessons from Triton Ruck Club)

How do you build a ruck club that people actually want to be part of? In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge, Spencer sits down with Jessica, co-founder of Triton Ruck Club, to break down exactly how a small walking group turned into a thriving rucking community with multiple chapters. Jessica shares the real, unfiltered lessons from building a ruck club from the ground up—including what works, what doesn’t, and what most people get wrong when trying to grow a community. If you’ve ever thought about starting your own ruck club—or want to better understand how strong rucking communities are built—this episode gives you a practical, proven blueprint. What You’ll Learn * How to start a ruck club from scratch * Why consistency matters more than anything else * How to avoid burnout as a community leader * Why celebrating the people who show up is critical Links & Resources * Jessica’s Instagram: @ruckinstigator [https://www.instagram.com/ruckinstigator/] * Triton Ruck Club on Instagram: @tritonruckclub [https://www.instagram.com/tritonruckclub/] * The Rucker's Edge – Official Site [https://www.theruckersedge.com/] * Follow The Rucker’s Edge on Instagram: @theruckersedgepod [https://www.instagram.com/theruckersedgepod/] Notes: * Music Credit: Play This Game by Black Rhomb. * I'm not a doctor, and this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your physician before starting any new exercise or physical activity.