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Patent-Pending Design
Our innovative cable routing allows for extended travel, ensuring smoother movement and a greater range of motion. The integrated foot plate enhances stability and power transfer, while centered lower and upper pulleys provide balanced resistance for optimal biomechanics. Lightweight yet strong trolleys feature a knurled handle and oversized pop-pin for easy one-handed adjustments while supporting heavy loads, with protective plastic lining to prevent upright damage. These designs deliver a versatile, controlled, and high-performance training experience for all strength levels. -
Pulleys and Cables
The Ares™ 2.0 attachment features aluminum pulleys with custom retainers for a smoother pull. All pulleys have a 180-degree swivel for versatility and the ability to work outside the rack, and the 2.0 cables have a thinner coating that creates a smoother feel. -
Dual Weight Stacks
Dual selectorized weight stacks can be upgraded to 310lbs each (feels like 155lbs each) and allow for unilateral and bilateral training without compromising cable length like with a single weight stack. Another advantage over a single stack is that your pull feels even because both hands aren't fighting to move the same stack. Weight stacks are turned 90 degrees and sit farther set back so there's more space inside the rack for incline bench and other movements. -
Lat and Seated Row Feature
The Ares™ 2.0 attachment features both an integrated lat pulldown, as well as a seated row. This slightly higher cable point is more comfortable and functional than a low row and allows you to sit on a bench or the floor; your choice. Use the lat and seated row cables for isolation exercises, as well as standard, straight-bar movements. -
Attachments and Additions
The Ares™ 2.0 attachment comes with a lat pulldown bar; two clips to connect them to the stack cables; two fully knurled D-handle attachments; and the REP® x Kleva Built® Atlas™ Close-Grip Cable and Landmine Attachment– and it’s compatible with a wide range of other cable attachments. It also comes with two, integrated 5lb add-on weights (that feel like 2.5lbs) for more weight jump options. -
Improved Footplate
The new footplate design adjusts for multiple starting points; is much wider for more comfort and versatility; and is cut out on the sides so you can perfectly center your bench deeper in the rack for both incline and flat bench exercises. -
Compatibility
Mount the Ares™ 2.0 attachment to a ton of rack configurations: the PR-4000 6-post 16:16, 24:16, 30:16, or 41:16; the PR-4000 4-post 16; the PR-5000 6-post 16:16, 30:16, or 41:16; and the PR-5000 4-post 16.
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Width57.6"
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Pulley Ratio2:1
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Trolleys Weight Capacity450lbs
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Cables Weight Capacity450lbs
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Weight Plates Tolerance3%
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Cable Travel80": 71.3" & 93": 94.9"
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Total Height80": 82.1" & 93": 93.9"
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Max Added Width5.2"
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Added Depth6"
VIDEOS
- REP® Ares™ 2.0 Cable Attachment: In Depth Review of Why It's The Best Functional Trainer
- Ares™ 2.0 - Cable Attachment In-Depth Engineering Review
- Ares™ 2.0 cable attachment
- Ares™ 2.0 attachment Sneak Peek
REP® Ares™ 2.0 Cable Attachment: In Depth Review of Why It's The Best Functional Trainer
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What Makes the ARES™ 2.0 Cable Machine The Best Integrated Functional Trainer Yet?
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Unmatched Benefits of a Dual Stack Functional Trainer
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What is the Ares Cable Machine? Meet Your Rack's New Powerhouse Cable Attachment
Meet your new best friend.
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Full-Body Cable Workout on the Ares Cable Machine
All you need is Ares™ attachment (for this workout, at least).
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How to Choose the Best At Home Cable Machine
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The Best Home or Commercial Gym Organization with the ARES™ Cable Attachment
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Discover the Unique Benefits of a Clear Coat Finish for Gym Equipment
When your favorite color is clear.
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Benefits of Close-Grip Cable Lat Pulldowns
Close-grip lat pulldowns don't just build a juicy back and sculpted arms — they also improve posture, protect your spine, and make daily life feel easier. Train them regularly and you'll look good, lift better, and move through the world with less risk of injury.
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How to Do a Seated Cable Low Row
Everything you've ever wanted to know about seated rows.
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* The PR-4000 6-post rack with 16", 24", 30", or 41" crossmembers in the front with 16" crossmembers in the back.
* The PR-4000 4-post rack with only the 16" crossmembers.
* The PR-5000 6-post rack with 16", 30", or 41" crossmembers in the front with 16" crossmembers in the back.
* The PR-5000 4-post rack with only the 16” crossmembers.
The weight capacity for both the cable and the trolleys is 450lbs.
Storing trolleys at the bottom of an upright allows you to have a greater range of height placement for attachments. When you store them at the top of the upright, it takes away from attachment (i.e. J-cup) height options, especially on 80" racks.
The cable orientation to the trolleys is reversed from the original Ares™, allowing more room and higher attachment points for J-cups and other attachments. For more ways the original Ares™ attachment is different from the 2.0 version, check out this blog.
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You will also need to clear a section in the back so the Ares™ 2.0 components can rest on the floor.
We are working on quite a few cable attachment options, including plate-loaded and selectorized, but they may not look exactly like the Ares™ 2.0 attachment. We do not currently have any public release dates for these new products.Learn more about the different cable attachments and how to use them here.
The 80" upright height option has a shorter range of motion for lat pulldowns, trolley height adjustments, and attachment height adjustments. This is due to the 80" rack being shorter than the 93" rack.
Not necessarily. While the matte black finish does have some texture, the trolleys will still work just fine. But the trolley will work best on our other finishes.
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No, the Ares™ 2.0 attachment completely replaces the Rear Base Stabilizer.
Yes, but the MSS 2.0 72" Dumbbell & Kettlebell Storage Shelf will not work on the lower portion of a rack with the Ares 2.0 due to the mounting brackets required to attach the shelf. The shelf will need to be attached anywhere above the Ares 2.0 shroud.
The Pegasus™ attachment will mount to the front uprights. Lifters will not be able to use if for the lat pulldown portion.
Yes! The Ares™ 2.0 attachment doesn’t affect the functionality of the Belt Squat attachment. So in addition to belt squats, you can do weighted pull-ups, hip thrusts, rack pulls, rows, deadlifts, dips, Bulgarian split squats, calf raises, and more.
Prior to securing the shrouds, it's necessary to mount the 41" shelves. There's a risk that with vigorous movement, the floating pulley might result in collision with these shelves. Please note that 72" shelves are not compatible with this setup.
Aside from the price point, the Ares™ 2.0 attachment provides a higher weight capacity and the capability for iso-lateral lat pulldowns and low rows. Additionally, the low row height is set at 13" compared with the Lat Pulldown & Low Row. Read about all of the differences between REP's cable machines here.
No, we have updated too many parts and features to transform the original Ares™ into the 2.0 version. No components of the 2.0 will be compatible or made available for the original.
At the core of our company lie three fundamental pillars: innovation, customer service, and value. We continuously strive to uphold these principles, ensuring that every REP product and experience maintains its relevance and excellence. There's always the possibility of an updated version for any REP product.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoAwesome Product
This power rack with Ares 2.0 is built like a tank. Everything went smooth with the delivery and installation took some time but was not complicated.
I'd put this REP gear up against any other competitors.
ANAaron N.Verified Buyer - Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoGreat Equipment
The Area Bundle is a fantastic home gym, super versatile and incredibly high quality. Would highly recommend!
MAMax A.Verified Buyer - Rated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks agoBeyond satisfied
Did months of research, it was between the Rep Ares, and Rogue FM-6. Ultimately being able to push it up against the wall, the storage add-on’s he height 93” waa perfect. Took me a couple evenings to build and was immediately impressed with the build quality.
Once built, again over the top impressed with the smoothness. It’s taken my fun factor working out to another level.
The only thing i can say is i wish i didn't buy the extra weight stack, i cant ever imagine needing it. I have the leg developer and can run it off the low row with attached banana clip and get 1:1
One of my favorite parts is having the option to do bilateral or 1:1 on the low row or the lat pull.
I cannot think of any feature i wish this had and im just so happy with this purchase
SAshaun a.Verified Buyer - Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoAmazing Quality
Thoroughly impressed with the packaging, and the overall quality. The setup was relatively easy…easier than I thought it was going to be. Would highly recommend!
CJChristopher J.Verified Buyer - Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoFormal Dining Room 0/10 - Formal Gym Room 10/10
Price hurts a bit, but once you have it in hand you see why it costs so much. I opted for the bigboi version and don't regret it at all. Due to its size I had to modify my formal dining room into a formal gym room. It's finally a space we actually use.
We ordered some extra items to complete the gym and waiting for delivery (dumbbells, new bench, more plates, etc.). Area doesn't have much room left but we'll make it work.
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