New

Billy Goat

All Terrain Fitness

Rucking, Tactical / Military, Wrestling, Functional Fitness, General Fitness, Obstacle Course Racing, Law Enforcement
Coach
Jon Janson

The billy goat symbolizes confidence, sure-footedness, and the ability to tackle tough terrain head-on — and that’s exactly what this program is built to develop. You’ll lay down a strong foundation in both strength and endurance, while building the confidence to handle more advanced training down the road.

This is your entry point to All Terrain Fitness — a beginner-friendly, high-frequency program designed to build baseline rucking and strength capacity. Expect 6–7 sessions per week, with volume prioritized over intensity. It’s not about crushing yourself — it’s about showing up, stacking reps, and building durability one session at a time.

If you come from a lifting background, you’ll notice less barbell work and more time under the pack. If you’re a runner, rucker, hiker, or endurance athlete looking to integrate strength training, this is the perfect launchpad. Each week includes targeted ruck work, mobility, strength sessions, and one MetCon focused on building aerobic capacity without burning you out.

benefit-image-0
Build your endurance
The longer you can sustain work, the better. Increasing your ruck conditioning will help in all walks of life, be it hiking a mountain or navigating Disney World.
Features
feature-icon
Access to your coaches
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
feature-icon
Programming 7 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
feature-icon
Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
feature-icon
Delivered through TrainHeroic
Digging into a spreadsheet is so last year. Your coach and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
Equipment
Required
Barbell // Dumbbells // Ruck + Plate // Training Sandbags // Rack & Bench
sample week banner image
phoneMockup
Sample Week
Week 1 of 6-week program
Sunday
Billy Goat Block 1

General Conditioning

A

Today is a great day for some easy to moderate conditioning. Take you pick and get some movement in... make it fun! Ideas: walk, ruck, hike, jog, run, bike, kayak, canoe, swim, surf, rollerblade, or anything else. Could be 10-15 minutes or could be a day long hike... be sure to fuel and hydrate properly! *If you have a big event (i.e. race or long hike) on the weekend, you can do that instead of this workout, or this day could be a rest day.

Recovery Day

B

Today could also be a recovery day. Eat good food, drink some water and electrolytes, and let your body catch up on rest!

Monday
Lift 1A

Prep

A

Warm-up 1

2 sets of each: Cat/ cow x 5 Thoracic Spine rotations x 5/side Banded Ankle Mobility x :20 sec hold Downward Dog Toe Taps x 5/side

Skill/Tech

B

Durability

Perform 25-50 reps of the following: Hindu Push-ups Inverted Rows Tripod Air Squats - Barefoot if possible You should do this in no more than 5 sets (10 reps of each). If you cannot do that many push-ups on the floor, use the barbell in the rack or a bench to do elevated push-ups. 2 versions of inverted rows are shown - bent knees are easier!

C1

Back Squat

3 x 8

C2

Chin-Up

D1

Barbell Bench Press

4 x 6

D2

Cable Face Pull

4 x 12

E1

Alternating Front Delt - OH Raise

3 x 12

E2

Suitcase Carry

3 x 100

Tuesday
Speed Ruck

Rucking

A

Minimum 15 minutes, maximum 30 minutes. Today should be a fast ruck. Keep it light so that you can move quickly... to move faster, move your feet quicker! It's game-changing advice, I know. Track how many miles you ruck, the amount of weight, and the time it takes. You don't need to go all out and ruin yourself, but keep a quick pace! **If you are a runner or a cyclist, you could apply the same goal to your run or your ride today. Try to keep a fast pace for a medium amount of time.

Wednesday
Metcon 1

Prep

A

Prep 1

2 sets each: Bear crawl x 10yd Rolling V-up x 10 Kneel to Stand x 6 ea. Shoulder CARS x 4 ea.

Conditioning

B

Metcon 1

Longer duration metabolic conditioning today. This is an EMOM workout, so set a timer (or use the EMOM function in the app) and every minute start an exercise. Each exercise here is not meant to be *hard*, but by the end you will be fatigued from working for so long. Aim to work for about 20-30 seconds of every minute, shortening the work and increasing the rest time as you fatigue, if needed. Goal: 9 rounds x 4 exercises = 36 minutes *There are no prescribed reps. Work for a specific amount of time within each minute and try to maintain throughout the workout. Shorten the number of rounds if needed, with the goal being 45 seconds of work each minute for the full 36 minutes. -Air squat -Ruck overhead march in place (45#/ 30#) -Bench crunch -Farmers carry (w/ sandbags or dumbbells)

Thursday
Heavy Ruck

Rucking

A

Today is a HEAVY ruck. Load up your ruck with extra weight, sling a sandbag over your shoulders in addition to your ruck, carry weight by hand, share the load with a buddy, or any combo imaginable! Try to keep a 20 minute pace or better. No need to go excessively heavy, or more than 2-3 miles. We're still building the foundation. Minimum 20 minutes, maximum 45 minutes. Track how many miles you ruck, the amount of weight, and the time it takes. **If you are a runner or a cyclist, you could apply the same goal to your run or your ride today, trying to find a more hilly route to take.

Friday
Lift 2A

Warm-up 2

A

2 sets of each: Dead hang x 10-30s Gorilla Stretch x 5 Seated Dowel T-Spine Rotations x 20/side Jefferson Curl x 5 (keep these light and in a controlled ROM)

Skill/Tech

B

Durability

Perform 25-50 reps of the following: Hindu Push-ups Inverted Rows Tripod Air Squats - Barefoot if possible You should do this in no more than 5 sets (10 reps of each). If you cannot do that many push-ups on the floor, use the barbell in the rack or a bench to do elevated push-ups. 2 versions of inverted rows are shown - bent knees are easier!

C1

Deadlift | ATF

3 x 8

C2

1-Arm DB Row

3 x 10

D1

Shoulder Press

4 x 6

D2

DB Bicep Curls

4 x 12

E1

Chest Supported Rear Delt Flye - Partial

3 x 20

E2

Tibialis Raise

3 x 20

Saturday
Long Ruck

Rucking

A

Minimum 45 minutes, maximum 120 minutes. Today doesn't need to be an all out effort weight or speed wise, but you'll be going for a longer duration. Strap on a moderate amount of weight and go to town. Try to keep an 18 minute pace or faster! Track how many miles you ruck, the amount of weight, and the time it takes, trying to push for a longer ruck today. *If you have a big event (i.e. race or long hike) on the weekend, you can do that instead of this workout, or this day could be a rest day. **If you are a runner or a cyclist, you could apply the same goal to your run or your ride today. Try to keep a consistent pace for a long time.

Coach
coach-avatar Jon Janson

Jon has been in the fitness industry for over a decade, working 1 on 1 and virtually coaching clients in strength training. Within the last 3 years he has become an avid hiker in the White Mountains and a big proponent of rucking to stay in shape, and GoRuck challenges to push his fitness limits.

closer-image-1
closer-image-2
Get Started

This program will help you lay a foundation if it's your first time rucking, or first time lifting after a layoff. Don't wait.

Get Billy Goat
closer-image-3
Billy Goat