The Story of Sam Shunkwiler // 2026 #IWANTABZ

20 Pounds Down + Two Years of Daily Lunges

Sam's #IWANTABZ routine wasn't complicated: 4am workouts, lunch break lunges and abs at 9pm. But during the challenge, his family fell into financial trouble and was living with next to nothing in the bank. Sam put his family first—but he didn't stop showing up for himself either. He finished 20 pounds lighter with abs and, more importantly, an example he could show his two young sons.

Enter Sam:

"I stuck with it. Dropped 20 lbs. Got abs!

Early mornings at 4am, lunch break lunges, abs at 9pm before bed.

I wanted this to be the starting point I show my sons (3yo and 1yo) of how hard work and consistency always wins, and there are no excuses. I was still there for them every day.

During the challenge, we fell into financial trouble. We were living with next to nothing in the bank. So, if I am disqualified for skipping my March stack… that is why. I put my family first and still showed up every morning to get after it.

Also, I crossed two years of daily lunges in Feb!

Thanks, Max Effort, for another great season. I saw a ton of improvement this year!"