Who is The Machine?

LeRoy Anthony Walker was born and raised in Washington state and was a three-sport athlete in football, wrestling, and baseball. LeRoy started hammering the bench at age 13 in his garage gym. By his late teens LeRoy entered his first bench competition and lifted a raw 489, topping 500 later that year. Hooked ever since, LeRoy holds a number of American lifting records and has been undefeated for four years straight in bench competition. A couple highlights: 675lb bench at USPA Relentless Detroit, and a 655lb bench record at Muscle Beach Venice (breaking legendary CT Fletcher's record of 650).

Numerous accomplishments aside, what impresses us most is LeRoy’s passion for giving back to the lifting community and, most importantly, to those less fortunate around him

Relentless Detroit's mission is to build relationships, change lives and to serve God by uniting strong men and women with even stronger children.

The Relentless Detroit Foundation, in collaboration with Detroit Barbell and Kirby Church, was created to raise money, awareness and support for families with children diagnosed with life threatening illnesses.

Our goal is to not only raise money for these families, but also help strengthen and add to their existing support system.

Additional support for Relentless Detroit comes from Detroit Barbell, Kirby Church, Nubreed Nutrition, Randal Whately, Walmart and other local businesses. Operating costs include, but are not limited to, design and printing of promotional materials including flyers, tickets, t-shirts, etc.

These items are used to promote the event and also sold to raise awareness and additional funds for the families. All man power to plan, coordinate, and operate this event is volunteered. The event venue and equipment used are donated by Detroit Barbell and Kirby Church.

Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. - Galatians 6:2