Thanks again for the information. Did almost the same for selection prep, going into recovery week now then selection on 1st. Any tips to get better at rucking „under time pressure“ I would call it? More intervalls without weight?
What’s the best way to train one to two years long? I’m going to continually work on core and lower body strength and conditioning but want to gradually increase speed over distance
What do you guys do for uphills during a ruck? Do you try to pick up the pace but use smaller steps? Or do you keep walking and try to stride/lunge up? I’m trying to figure out which is more efficient
@@spartaforever3636 hey thanks for the response…since I made that comment I went to SFAS (failed) and then graduated ranger school …I basically just shuffle the entire time lol more efficient for everything idk why people ever walk unless for actual tactical necessity
What are your thoughts on running with a ruck? I’ve heard people say avoid at all cost, and other people say it’s fine if your condition for it. What are Soflete’s thoughts
I'm not the best at planning out a regiment Ike this so I'm curious as to how would I go about spreading this out from now and until February for a selection school ?
That depends on how u feel at the end of your rucks. If your body is extremely sore work on strength, if you're gassed work on cardio. In the end, the best way to get better at rucking is to ruck more. Keep it up tho its worth it in the end 💪🏽
I’ve been following the THOR3 10 week selection prep and I’ve been seeing a good amount of improvement. As long as you can handle the intensity it will get you good results.
TurdFurgeson571 I can’t really tell you, I haven’t been to selection yet. It has however been cutting fat from my body like I wouldn’t have imagined and my endurance has been improving rapidly
I'm training for the 75th rangers and I'm only a sophomore I usually do lots of military style training on the weekends and lifting during the week. I usually do like a 10 mile ruck every Sunday is that bad for me since I still have 2 1/2 years until I can even enlist and get an option 40 ( hopefully get an option 40)
As an infantryman, you can never start too early. Just be careful not to overdo it because if you injure yourself this early on, you will be screwed. Take really good care of your feet; invest in quality socks and boots (I use FoxRiver socks and have Garmont T8s and Belleville Ultra Lights).
Grayson Keever After completing the Honor Hill ruck march with ease, completing a 5 mile ruck w/ 80 lbs in 44:32, I can recommend Darn Tough Medium Cushions with Belleville Ultra Lights with Garmont Laces. I dislike Garmont NFSs for rucking. I have flat feet if you’re wondering. Need to get me some SuperFeet insoles!
With that being said though, I did fall out of the 5 mile ruck march due to heat cramps from wearing waffle bottoms (worst decision of my life) and my camelback bursting so I was left with one canteen which drained within the first mile. My legs just couldn’t move so I fell behind but still completed the march a couple of minutes behind the standard. (15 minutes per mile) Wear the least amount of clothing you can endure during ruck marches, you will warm up no matter the weather, I was foolish. Hydrate, little clothing as possible, positive mental attitude, and encourage those around you!
This is not really a rucking “program”. I get it it’s just a quick video outlining your philosophy but rucking is a skill like running. You need to practice it in a specific way in order to get faster at completing a time ruck(like the 12 mile in three hours for the army). If you just want to get stronger and more conditioned then never ruck do that all in the gym, but if you want to get faster you can’t just say “oh go do a short ruck or a long ruck”. No you need to be doing specific interval. Like 800meters with 80lbs, 700 meters with 70lbs, 600 meters with 60lbs etc etc etc. that’s how you get faster. Just going for “short ruck” going as fast as possible will do nothing for you and is beginner knowledge at best. Jeff Nichols has an excellent rucking program that gets you much better at timed rucks.
I always wonder if loads of people get a big shock from just lack of walking. Loads of people train for the military doing all their running and strength training but neither really improved my comfort level over miles and miles of walking. Only walking itself does it.
Jesus, this is the most comprehensive ruck (any form of training) train-up I have ever seen in my 15 years in the Army. Incredible!
Me: Do I eat enough? Do I sleep enough? Do I have enough time in a day?
SOF selection: Fuck That
EXACTLY what I've been searching weeks for! Thanks brother!
"Crush it." Perfect ending.
Interesting methodology. Rucking twice a week is probably a realistic goal in an active duty environment.
Thanks again for the information.
Did almost the same for selection prep, going into recovery week now then selection on 1st.
Any tips to get better at rucking „under time pressure“ I would call it? More intervalls without weight?
The video I’ve been waiting for
Is this template an option, or something close to, that you already offer in one of the SOFlete programs?
SOFLETE Selection Prep
What’s the best way to train one to two years long? I’m going to continually work on core and lower body strength and conditioning but want to gradually increase speed over distance
Speciaaal fooorces!!
What do you guys do for uphills during a ruck? Do you try to pick up the pace but use smaller steps? Or do you keep walking and try to stride/lunge up? I’m trying to figure out which is more efficient
Shuffle uphill, long stride flat
@@spartaforever3636 hey thanks for the response…since I made that comment I went to SFAS (failed) and then graduated ranger school …I basically just shuffle the entire time lol more efficient for everything idk why people ever walk unless for actual tactical necessity
Fantastic advice
What are your thoughts on running with a ruck? I’ve heard people say avoid at all cost, and other people say it’s fine if your condition for it. What are Soflete’s thoughts
A complete waste of time
Try to walk at a fast pace while training, but be able to run with it when it's game day (eg. EIB, Ranger, selection).
I'm not the best at planning out a regiment Ike this so I'm curious as to how would I go about spreading this out from now and until February for a selection school ?
Excell or numbers
in case someone didn’t read the tittle 0:05
Thanks man totally missed it XD
What distance do you consider short versus long?
Would you recommend using this selection program to train for RASP?
Yes
I can do 12 miles with 45 lbs in 2 hours, 57 minutes. I’d like it down to 2 hours 30 minutes. Would I need more strength training to achieve this?
That depends on how u feel at the end of your rucks. If your body is extremely sore work on strength, if you're gassed work on cardio. In the end, the best way to get better at rucking is to ruck more. Keep it up tho its worth it in the end 💪🏽
Do u use a hip belt
@@jasonpeng33 the pack should always have a waist strap for rucking.
@@jackjack4412 bull...I've been rucking for yrs with 45 lbs without a hip belt..
@@jasonpeng33 why? Most packs have belts
Any thoughts on THOR3 prep guide? I understand there are 6 week, 10 week, and a 14 week guides.
We haven't seen the THOR3 guides, but those dudes are smart as shit so I'm sure it is a very good program.
@@SOFLETE Nice. Yeah they seem to have garnered themselves quite a bit of credibility.
I’ve been following the THOR3 10 week selection prep and I’ve been seeing a good amount of improvement. As long as you can handle the intensity it will get you good results.
@@jaredpowell3694 Cool to hear someone is following it and it's working. Do you think it's sufficient for SOF selection prep?
TurdFurgeson571 I can’t really tell you, I haven’t been to selection yet. It has however been cutting fat from my body like I wouldn’t have imagined and my endurance has been improving rapidly
I needed this
awesome man.
Thanks!
I'm training for the 75th rangers and I'm only a sophomore I usually do lots of military style training on the weekends and lifting during the week. I usually do like a 10 mile ruck every Sunday is that bad for me since I still have 2 1/2 years until I can even enlist and get an option 40 ( hopefully get an option 40)
As an infantryman, you can never start too early. Just be careful not to overdo it because if you injure yourself this early on, you will be screwed. Take really good care of your feet; invest in quality socks and boots (I use FoxRiver socks and have Garmont T8s and Belleville Ultra Lights).
Grayson Keever After completing the Honor Hill ruck march with ease, completing a 5 mile ruck w/ 80 lbs in 44:32, I can recommend Darn Tough Medium Cushions with Belleville Ultra Lights with Garmont Laces. I dislike Garmont NFSs for rucking. I have flat feet if you’re wondering. Need to get me some SuperFeet insoles!
With that being said though, I did fall out of the 5 mile ruck march due to heat cramps from wearing waffle bottoms (worst decision of my life) and my camelback bursting so I was left with one canteen which drained within the first mile. My legs just couldn’t move so I fell behind but still completed the march a couple of minutes behind the standard. (15 minutes per mile) Wear the least amount of clothing you can endure during ruck marches, you will warm up no matter the weather, I was foolish. Hydrate, little clothing as possible, positive mental attitude, and encourage those around you!
@@FalseF4CZ you ran 8 minute miles with an 80lbs pack?
This is not really a rucking “program”. I get it it’s just a quick video outlining your philosophy but rucking is a skill like running. You need to practice it in a specific way in order to get faster at completing a time ruck(like the 12 mile in three hours for the army). If you just want to get stronger and more conditioned then never ruck do that all in the gym, but if you want to get faster you can’t just say “oh go do a short ruck or a long ruck”. No you need to be doing specific interval. Like 800meters with 80lbs, 700 meters with 70lbs, 600 meters with 60lbs etc etc etc. that’s how you get faster. Just going for “short ruck” going as fast as possible will do nothing for you and is beginner knowledge at best. Jeff Nichols has an excellent rucking program that gets you much better at timed rucks.
Hi, could you please link me Jeff's program, I'm unable to find it.
I always wonder if loads of people get a big shock from just lack of walking. Loads of people train for the military doing all their running and strength training but neither really improved my comfort level over miles and miles of walking. Only walking itself does it.
This is great
Fucking brilliant! I love this shit!
Chill Baker Mayfield
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