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Garbo PR Tracker & Community Times

Community-verified Garbo personal records. See the top Garbo times, RX standards, and where you rank against other athletes.

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Garbo — Workout Overview

On a 21-minute clock:
400-meter run
Then, as many rounds and reps as possible of:
10 hand-release push-ups
4 strict pull-ups
20 kettlebell swings
4 single-arm kettlebell snatches (athlete’s choice of arm)
10 kettlebell goblet squats
Background

Supervisory Special Agent Michael “Mike” Garbo died Oct. 4, 2021, while serving with the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Garbo, 51, joined law enforcement after graduating from Eastern Illinois University. He eventually joined the DEA and dedicated his life’s work to combating drug traffickers. Based in Tucson, Arizona, he traveled all over the U.S. and to Kabul, Afghanistan, for the job. He was a practitioner of jiujitsu and other martial arts, and loved spending time with his wife and daughter.

Garbo is survived by his wife, Vida; daughter, Alexis; brother, Terry; niece, Kennedy Valinevicius; and many loved ones.

Scoring: Completion time; if time-capped, most reps wins

RX Standards

Men's RX
53-lb kettlebell
Women's RX
35-lb kettlebell

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Community-verified personal records. Only each athlete's best result is shown.

Men's Top Garbo Times

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Women's Top Garbo Times

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Garbo — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RX standards for Garbo?
Men's RX: 53-lb kettlebell. Women's RX: 35-lb kettlebell.
What is a good Garbo time for a beginner?
For beginners, finishing Garbo at any time is a great starting point. As you build strength and conditioning, your times will naturally improve. The community median shown above gives a useful target once you have a base level of fitness. Don't compare yourself to elite athletes — track your personal improvement over time.
How is a Garbo PR verified on KettleBoards?
After you submit your Garbo PR, other KettleBoards athletes vote on whether it's legitimate. Each voter's influence is weighted by their own number of verified PRs. Once your PR earns at least 3 votes with a positive net score, it becomes "official" and is ranked on the public leaderboard.
Can I submit a scaled version of Garbo?
PR submissions use the RX standard for each workout. The community voting process helps ensure submitted scores meet the RX standard. Scaled efforts are great for training but the leaderboard reflects RX performance.

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