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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; one clip to connect them to the stack cables; and four fully knurled D-handle attachments – 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
BLOGS
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What Makes the Ares 2.0 Cable Machine The Best Integrated Functional Trainer Yet?
The best just got better.
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Benefits of a Dual Stack on a Functional Trainer Cable Machine
We challenge you to a dual (stack).
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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
Not sure which cable machine is the best match for you? Here’s how they compare.
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Ultimate Home or Commercial Gym Organization with Ares™ Cable Attachment
Let's make the Ares™ cable system even better.
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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.
Yes.
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.
Yes. Our original Ares™ is currently on sale.
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 stars9 months agoNo a Garage Gym Investment Its a health Investment
You pay what you get. This power Rack with the Ares 2. 0 is of pristine quality. Period.
Yes, it is pretty expensive, but it is worth it overall. You will pay more in health care in the next 10 years than the initial cost and benefits of a gym life.
This triggered my decision to invest. It is not about the looks or the muscles; it is about the benefits of having a complete gym at the same distance from my refrigerator and my sofa.
Now, I use it every day, and I can see that I'm using it more and more.
Kudos to the REP team and the designers.
GGustavo - Rated 5 out of 5 stars10 months agoBuilt like a tank, and perfect for my needs
After doing exhaustive research on the newest crop of power racks with integrated functional trainers, the Ares 2. 0 consistently made it to the top my list of value versus cost. I do fairly simple PPL routine at home, and this setup covers 90% of my needs in the smallest footprint I can find.
Having everything in one place translates to a huge time-saver for my workouts -- even with accessory lifts, I can usually button up a workout in 45-50 minutes. The cable travel is smoother and more consistent than any home-gym functional trainer I've tested on the market, and rivals even may commercial-level equipment I've used as well. The fit and finish on this setup is best I've encountered yet.
I've heard rumors of Rep prototyping further attachments to complement the system, specifically with more leg isolation exercises, and I'm looking forward to seeing what they can come up with next.
Every system is always going to have to have a compromise here or there, but as far as I can tell, this is the most compromise-free system out there.
ARAndy R. - Rated 5 out of 5 stars5 months agoOverall fantastic, just one comment. . . .
I wanted to start off by saying that the Ares 2. 0 (and PR-5000 rack) is a fantastic piece of equipment. To echo many of the other reviews, it is solidly built and offers a lot of great features. From an equipment and functionality perspective, five stars, no question.
The room for improvement comes from the packaging perspective. Everything is extremely well packed and arrived without any issues. Kudos to the packaging engineers. The build instructions are also great and make it easy to put together. My complaint is that after finishing putting everything together, I had five garbage bags of plastic and styrofoam, a crate, a pallet, and a literal car load of cardboard to deal with. I understand that this is part of the deal in building a big and complicated piece of gym equipment, but would it be possible to cut down on some of the plastic, styrofoam, or other pack materials and replace it with a more sustainable option?
BBrandon - Rated 5 out of 5 stars9 months agoGreat functional trainer!!!
Wow great purchase well spent glad I went with this one vs others since this comes with lat and low row I don’t need to get it separately which would take up more space. Great quality product especially the pulleys very smooth for sure easy to install I would say the shrouds on the back if you can install a welded nut on the bottom no way I can go to back especially if it’s again the wall to tighten. Everything else is great. Also great customer service working with me.
JWJoe w. - Rated 5 out of 5 stars9 months agoSturdy and well designed Power Rack
Expensive, Yes! But you pay for what you get.
I finished my 16+41 + Ares 2. 0 cable system. So far, everything works perfectly, and the customer service is top-notch.
Multiple colors to design, no problem with color matching
GGustavo