The Ares™ attachment is known as a leader in the fitness world as the best, fully integrated functional trainer and lat pulldown/low row that attaches right onto your power rack. But our Colorado-based engineering team wanted to make the best even better. Inspired by customer feedback and our relentless growth mindset, meet the Ares™ 2.0 cable attachment.
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INTEGRATION, UNILATERAL & BILATERAL TRAINING, TWO ATHLETES
Like the original, the Ares™ 2.0 attachment connects to your existing PR-4000 or PR-5000 power rack, saving major space by bringing a ton more versatility and cable exercises inside the rack, while preserving the original functionality of the rack. The Ares™ 2.0 attachment features dual 260lb selectorized weight stacks that can be upgraded to 310lbs each (feels like 155lbs each). This allows for both unilateral and bilateral training. This feature utilizing swivel pulleys is typically found on high-end commercial machines, but we've integrated it into the Ares™ at a more accessible price point, without compromising its premium functionality. In addition, the independent stacks allow two athletes to train on the Ares™ cables simultaneously with separate resistance levels for each, or a single athlete to superset exercises off each trolley without having to change weights between each set.
HIGHER LOW ROW & NEW FOOTPLATE DESIGN
The Ares™ 2.0 attachment features an integrated lat pulldown feature, as well as a seated row, which is new for the 2.0. 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; it's your choice. Use the lat and seated row cables for unilateral exercises, as well as standard straight-bar movements. The improved footplate design is angled at the top to provide support while sitting on a bench and adjusts for multiple starting points for better foot positioning. The footplate is also wider on the 2.0 for more comfort and versatility, with the cables in the middle of your feet rather than outside like the original. Lastly, there is a cutout on the sides so you can perfectly center your REP bench ( AB-5200 2.0, BlackWing™ adjustable bench , AB-3000 2.0) deeper in the rack for both incline and flat bench exercises. We also rotated the weight stacks 90 degrees and pushed them farther back to create even more usable space inside the rack for benching and use of the Safety Squat Bar .
SMOOTH FEEL & BROADER RANGE OF MOTION
The patent-pending Ares™ 2.0 attachment features trolleys that are designed with a smooth, plastic liner that’s easy to adjust up and down with one hand. We also moved the swiveling front trolley pulleys a couple more inches further out which provides a greater range of motion that’s more comparable to a traditional, stand-alone functional trainer. This also provides a greater range of motion that’s more comparable to a traditional, stand-alone functional trainer. The front and lat/seated row pulleys all swivel, making movements more versatile and ergonomic, a feature only seen on high-end commercial cable machines. The upgraded cables have a thinner coating that creates a smoother feel. Hot-rolled steel plates with a machined finish assure consistent and durable weights that the magnetized pin slides into smoothly.
We built the Ares™ 2.0 attachment for functionality first. It utilizes a 2:1 cable ratio, which means 100lbs feels like 50lbs, ideal for functional training when you want a faster-traveling cable. Better functionality is also why we switched the resting position of the front trolleys; when not in use, you now store them at the bottom of the uprights, rather than the top on the original Ares™ attachment. This creates more usable space on the rack upright at the top, which is important for those that choose the 80" upright height and want to press or squat outside of the rack.
The Ares™ 2.0 comes with a lat pulldown bar; two clips to connect them to the stack cables; and four fully knurled D-handle attachments and two integrated drop-down 5lb add-on weights (that feel like 2.5lbs) for more weight jump options. To maximize your Ares™ 2.0's potential, we strongly recommend buying the Performance Cable Package and checking out the other cable attachments. Finally, depending on what series rack you get, we recommend getting either two of the 5000 Series Leg Rollers or one of the 4000 Series Leg Rollers, so you can be locked in while doing lat pull downs.
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. Newly designed brackets (coming soon) enable Ares™ 2.0 attachment 4-post configurations to include a straight pull-up bar. Get the ultimate upgrade for your home or commercial gym's power rack with the Ares™ 2.0 cable attachment.
Note: The Ares™ 2.0 attachment 4-post needs Mini Front Foot Extensions off the front and back. If you have Mini Front Foot Extensions on front and back of your rack already, you can delete them from your cart. If you have only one pair of Mini Front Foot Extensions you will need an additional pair.
Original Ares™ attachment vs. Ares™ 2.0 attachment
•Higher attachment point of seated row•Seated row pulleys spaced closer together for ease of attachment use and better feel
•Footplate is larger, with angled top for support during seated row
•Footplate has bench-centering cutouts for REP benches (AB-5000 2.0, BlackWing™ adjustable bench, AB-3000 2.0)
•Reorientation of weight stacks allows incline bench within rack
•Pulleys on lat pulldown and row incorporate swivels for natural feel and range of motion on unilateral movements (using D-handles at each attachment point)
•Offset front trolleys increase width of cable flies
•Integrated drop-down micro-weight adjustments (no searching for micro-plates)
•Improved lat bar rest to easily stay seated while using other cables
•Improved cable routing to rest trolley at bottom while working outside of the rack—ideal for lifters with 80” uprights needing maximum height for J-cup placement
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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"
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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.
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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How to Do a Seated Cable Low Row
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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.
Yes.
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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