Rucking, fortunately, is an excellent approach to improve posture. The weight of the backpack really pushes your shoulders and back into appropriate alignment and positions your body. You'll be teaching your body to stay in that ideal position even when you're not rucking as you ruck more and more. The same principles apply when rucking with a partner; your shoulders and back will learn how to align properly as you lift together. There are many other benefits to rucking. For one thing, it's a great way to get outside and enjoy the sunshine while still being able to take advantage of all the health benefits nature has to offer. Rucking also makes it easier to fit in exercise into a busy schedule, since you don't have to make time for it. Finally, rucking helps reduce your exposure to environmental toxins by reducing your reliance on motor vehicles. There are two types of rucking: dynamic and static. In dynamic rucking, or hiking with a pack, your body is in constant motion as you walk or climb. As you increase the distance between you and your backpack weight, you need to adjust your stance and movement patterns accordingly. This becomes harder as you go along, so by the end of a long hike you'll need help from your feet. The best kind of support are sturdy shoes with good traction.