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Squat Ruck

Format
EMOM
Duration
30 min
Equipment
Ruck (20/30 lb)

Description

A 30-minute ruck march with 5 squats dropped in every minute along the way, score is distance covered.

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Workout

Warm-up

5 min
  • 5-minute easy walk plus a few bodyweight squats before loading the ruck.

30 Minute Ruck

30 min
  • Every minute, perform 5 Ruck Squats, then continue rucking for the rest of the minute.
  • Score is total distance covered.

Cool Down

5 min
  • Easy walk, then stretch your quads and hips.

Movement Breakdown

Ruck March

  • Put the ruck on and walk at a steady, sustainable pace.
  • Keep your posture upright and the pack snug against your back.
  • Cover as much ground as you can in the time allowed.

Ruck Squats

  • Hold the ruck at your chest or wear it on your back, feet shoulder-width apart.
  • Lower into a squat, pushing your hips back and keeping your chest up.
  • Go as low as you comfortably can with good form, then drive back up to standing.