Full-Body Cable Workout on the Ares™ Cable Machine

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All you need is Ares™ attachment (for this workout, at least).

All you need is one power rack attachment, and you can get an incredible, full-body workout -- for lifters of all levels.

Talk about an all-in-one piece of gym equipment. The Ares™ cable attachment is a fully integrated, functional trainer and lat pulldown/low row attachment that affixes to your existing PR-4000 or PR-5000 power rack.

Not only does this save space, but it adds a ton of versatility and cable machine workout options to your home or commercial gym setup.

Here’s a quick look at this unique cable crossover attachment, followed by an effective, full-body, strength-training workout inspiration to help you build muscle. The reps and sets may vary based on your unique goals, but 3 sets of 8 to 12 is a solid, go-to choice. You may also consider simply breaking up these exercises like:

upper body and lower body muscles
or upper/mid and lower cable positions

What Distinguishes the Ares™ Cable Machine?

REP offers a variety of different functional trainer options, both stand-alone units and cable machines you can attach right onto your power rack. Here’s a look at the different options and how to pick the functional trainer that’s best for you.

A few features that set the Ares™ cable machine apart:

It comes with a lat pulldown and low row feature built in (not all cable machines do).
It has a high weight capacity (620lbs with both sides) – higher than most.
It has a small footprint for the versatility it packs.
It comes with a good number of cable attachments/handles (footplate, rubber grip strap-style handle; a knurled, chrome lat pulldown bar; a low row bar (straight bar); and a connector banana), so you don’t have to buy them separately.
It comes with four micro 2.5lb weights so you can make small jumps.
It has a ton of cable positions – up to 35.
The Ares™ features dual weight stacks that you can connect together or use individually for unilateral exercises.

Want more info?

Here’s a video comparing the Ares™ cable machine to the Athena™ cable machine, another one of REP’s popular cable attachments.

Full-Body Cable Workout on the Ares™ Cable Machine

Cables are for much more than just chest flies. If you have an Ares™ cable attachment, it’s easy to work out every muscle group. Here’s a sample full-body workout using just the Ares™ attachment.