has anyone done this or got any tips for it
was thinking of getting a couple of 5kg sandbags for starters. putting in a rucksack, and away
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Thread: running with a weighted backpack
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01-23-2010, 05:38 AM #1
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01-23-2010, 06:43 AM #2
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01-23-2010, 06:47 AM #3
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01-23-2010, 06:50 AM #4
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01-23-2010, 06:55 AM #5
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Hi, well tbh. nothing exact in mind. I'm doing a bit of a farmers walk thing around the block with some weights in carrier bags, and noticed someone said about weighted pushups. I'm thinking about buying some bricks to do that at home. I know the army does backpack runs, the sandbags are less than $, seemed to be a really cheap way of getting some quite intensive exercise in. maybe to see if i can build some bulk from it
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01-23-2010, 07:02 AM #6
I do weighted pushups, too. They build the chest well without putting too much strain on the RCs and joints, unlike what bench can do sometimes. Just an alternative.
I can see where running or walking with a weighted back pack on could build ones cardiovascular endurance. I just wouldn't over do it.
And it is a very cheap way to get fit. Good luck with it.
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01-23-2010, 07:42 AM #7
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01-23-2010, 07:51 AM #8
Running with weight can defiantly help you become faster if you do sprints with them or something. I know people like to do plyometrics with a weighted vest.
But for a weighted backpack, I wouldn't suggest that exactly. I'd personally buy a weightvest since the weight is distributed more evenly instead of just your back (which you can end up hurting easily if you dont run properly).
I don't know about the training, but if you want to become faster or jump higher than a weighted vest can defiantly help you.
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01-23-2010, 08:33 AM #9
I wouldn't recommend running around with a couple of 5kg sandbags in backpack on your back. I was in the army for a while, and we use to run around/jog with about 20-30kg on average for about 4-6 miles. I know many people who got their knees torn up doing that as well as back and hips. I would say it is okay for short distances once in a while, but not long distance or even on a regular basis.
In fact right before I left the service the post was banning running with a pack on and threaten UCMJ for any leader caught encouraging it.
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01-23-2010, 08:38 AM #10
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01-23-2010, 09:21 AM #11
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cool ok thx. so running weighted backpack generally isnt recommended.
i'd just thought army guys are generally built like a brick so could take a go at something they do. tbh my aims are purely physical/look bulky. stam and all that is ok, can do bike for an hour or more.
i did check out those weighted vests but my commitment for this doesnt go as far as $100, instead of $1 sandbags lol. but i think i'll get some bricks for the pushups.
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