It’s no coincidence that when a WOD includes thrusters, no one shows up to the gym that day. Many athletes have met Mr. Pukie during WODs with thrusters, and they’ve become a symbol for functional fitness that often has people running for the hills. Not Samantha Briggs, though. The Games competitor faced them head-on by challenging herself to max reps in 30 seconds (40/30kg).

How many can you get?

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