Many strength athletes avoid cardio because they worry it will interfere with muscle growth and strength gains. But what if the right kind of conditioning could actually make you a better lifter?

In this episode of The Rucker's Edge, Spencer sits down with Ashley the Amazing, Army veteran, former professional bodybuilder, endurance athlete, Olympic weightlifting coach, and kinesiology professor, to explore why rucking may be one of the most overlooked tools in a strength athlete's training program.

Ashley explains how rucking can improve recovery, cardiovascular fitness, tendon health, bone density, work capacity, and longevity while helping athletes avoid common mistakes that can lead to overtraining or loss of performance.

They also discuss how lifters can safely add rucking into their weekly training routine, common misconcep ...