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This is the GOAT


Link Stuart Mcgill’s podcast with the GORUCK guys
basically, having the weight in a backpack is leverage to pull the back into position and with load may help alleviate backpain
best is to walk over un-even terrain like grass
do this with barefoot shoes

Keep it under 30lbs
Dan john’s rec
This is true particularly when we don’t have hip support or a backpack with a frame (MR Mountain Ruck/MR Pintler)

Back Mechanic
find the section on rucking
Don’t put the spine under load
I think this applies when the spine is not in a comprimised position underload, I don’t think this applies to rucking
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