This product listing is for the Athena™ plate-loaded side-mount functional trainer only. This does not include the power rack.
The Athena™ plate-loaded side-mount functional trainer is a low-profile cable attachment that integrates into the side of your PR-4000 or PR-5000 series power rack. Get the functionality of a functional trainer machine so you can build your upper body and get in accessory and isolation work, without needing space for a stand-alone unit. In addition, it provides a lower price point (and smaller footprint) than the Ares™ attachment, which includes a lat pulldown and low row. The Athena™ features a 2:1 pulley ratio, which means 20lbs feels like 10lbs. The weight horns have a loadable length of 10.6” each and a max weight capacity of 540lbs (feels like 270lbs). The Athena™ gives you the freedom to customize your rack’s functionality by choosing either a left, right, or dual-sided setup. The patent-pending Athena™ features a trolley that allows you to do cable work at any height on the upright and is lined with a special plastic to protect them.
The knurled handle and oversized pop-pin make it easy to adjust with one hand. The trolley includes a safety pin for added security while in use. The Athena™ cables are made from high-quality, galvanized wire with a raw steel core. The pulleys are made from strong aluminum and the front pulleys have a 180-degree swivel for versatility when working outside the rack. The attachment comes with a urethane D Handle attachment and is compatible with a wide assortment of cable attachments. Add bands to the integrated band pegs on the base and headplate for added resistance. The Athena™ is also available as a selectorized version .
Note: The plate-loaded Athena™ cannot clear weight horns loaded with any size diameter plates. See FAQ for alternative weight horn configurations.
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Weight87lbs (Per Unit)
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Pulley Ratio2:1
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Minimum Usable Weight7lbs (Per Unit)
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Max Weight Capacity540lbs (Feels Like 270lbs)
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Weight Horn Loadable Length10.6” (Each Side)
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Cable Weight Capacity540lbs (Per Unit)
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Cable Travel93” Rack: 106” or 80” Rack: 82.8”
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Added Height1.8”
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Added Width12.3”
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Added Depth6.0” Front Of Rack
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SPACE SAVING
Provides the functionality of a functional trainer machine in a low-profile rack attachment without the bulk of a freestanding unit or an Ares™. -
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PATENT-PENDING DESIGN
The light and smooth trolleys with a knurled handle and oversized pop-pin are easy to move with one hand, but strong enough to handle heavy weight. They're lined with a special plastic to protect your uprights. -
INTEGRATED BAND PEGS
The integrated band pegs on the base and headplate provide the option to create added resistance with bands up to a max weight capacity of 540lbs. -
ATTACHMENT VERSATILITY
Includes a urethane D Handle attachment (one per unit) and is compatible with a wide assortment of cable attachments. -
QUALITY PULLEYS AND CABLES
This attachment features high-quality cables made from galvanized wire with a raw steel core and strong aluminum pulleys. The front pulleys have a 180-degree swivel for versatility working outside the rack. -
CONVERTIBLE
A conversion kit is available for people who want to transform their plate-loaded version to the selectorized version in the future.
VIDEOS
- How We Built The Athena™ - Side Mount Functional Trainer
- The REP Modular Storage System - Dual Athena™ Power Rack Cable Setup Overview
How We Built The Athena™ - Side Mount Functional Trainer
A close look at how to use the Athena™ and what makes it different than a stand-alone functional trainer.
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The left-sided and right-sided orientations are determined when facing the rack.
- Place your weight horns on the back of your rear storage upright.
- Purchase an additional pair of uprights and a set of 30" crossmembers and build your weight storage out to the side. See Here
- Save space using the Wall Mounted Plate Storage.
- If space is not an issue, we offer many other off-the-rack weight plate storage options.
Yes, but only if you purchase the Rear Base Stabilizer 2.0. The new RBS 2.0 mounts to the sides of the uprights instead of the rear. This allows the RBS 2.0 to not interfere with the stack or carriage that sits inside the 16" crossmembers. The RBS 2.0 also allows you to mount your safeties at a lower position.
Yes. A conversion kit will provide the necessary components to turn your 4000 or 5000 series Side-Mount Functional Trainer attachment into the selectorized attachment. The selectorized attachment allows you to change the weight using a pin and weight stack instead of plates.
The plate-loaded Athena™ is ideal for the lifter looking for a lower-cost machine, owns a sizable plate collection, and is okay with creating an alternative weight storage solution to storing weights on the side of the rack.
The selectorized Athena™ is ideal for people who want the magnetic pin for quick and easy weight changes, want to continue to use their existing weight storage system, and don’t own a large plate collection. Both have a max weight capacity of 540lbs. The selectorized Athena™ can integrate bands to reach that max.
Only the PR-4000 6-post and PR-5000 series power racks are compatible. For the PR-4000, you will need to upgrade to the 16” crossmembers with vertical holes (not included). PR-5000 owners should verify they own the PR-5000 V2 power rack, which has 1” holes along the upright, whereas V1 has alternating 5/8” holes and 1” holes. The V1 was discontinued in 2020. The attachment is not compatible with the discontinued version.
The Athena™ is not compatible with any flat-footed rack configuration: OMNI, Apollo, or HR-5000 V1.
No, crossmembers aren't included with purchase. For the PR-4000, you will need to upgrade the 16” crossmembers if the ones you currently own don't have vertical holes.
Yes. If you order an 80” rack, the 93” attachment will not be compatible. Vice versa, if you order a 93” rack, the 80” attachment will not be compatible.
The Athena™ attachment adds 7.9” of depth to the front of your rack (trolley), 1.8” of height (top pulleys), and 12.3” of width per side (weight horns).
The cable travel is 82.8” for the 80” attachment and 106” for the 93” attachment.
The lowest usable weight for the plate-loaded version is 7lbs (empty carriage).
We cannot guarantee compatibility due to machining/manufacturing differences between companies.
The Athena™ will ship ground or freight depending on quantity purchased (left, right, or dual-sided) or if the unit(s) are purchased in conjunction with other large/heavy items.
Structural welds on attachments and frames have a lifetime warranty. Pop-pins, pulleys, bearings, and cables have a one-year warranty.
Yes, but there will be rubbing with the cables.
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