The Wall-Mounted Ares™ 2.0 offers the slimmest set-up, extending just under 2.5 feet from the wall. This saves approximately 2 feet of space when compared to the standalone 4-Post Ares™ 2.0 with weight storage - which requires both front and rear mini feet for stability.

Yes, you can convert your existing Ares™ 2.0 to a Wall-Mounted Ares™ 2.0. You'll need the Wall-Mounted Ares™ 2.0 Stringer for the conversion. If you currently have weight storage, you'll also need to purchase the wall-mounted specific weight storage - Storage Wings. It's important to note that you'll likely need to disassemble your Ares™ 2.0 or at least remove all weight plates to move it into its new wall-mounted position.

No, the Wall-Mounted Ares™ 2.0 Stringer is specific to Wall-Mounted Ares™ 2.0.

With proper installation into wood studs, the Wall-Mount Ares™ 2.0 is rock-solid and does not need to be bolted down. However, for ultimate stability and security or extreme use-cases, users can choose to bolt down with concrete anchors.

Included Hardware: Hardware for mounting to 16" or 24" wood studs is included.

Concrete/Brick Installation: Hardware for concrete or brick is not provided, and we recommend installing into wood studs. However, installation into concrete or brick is possible with the correct hardware and tools.

The Wall-Mounted Ares™ 2.0 was designed with leveled floors in mind. However, we know not all floors may be perfectly level, and there is room for the standard slope of a floor. For extremely unlevel floors, you may run into issues with installation – we recommend purchasing shims.

A standard 20kg Olympic Barbell that is stored in the Vertical Barbell Stand will be taller than the 80" uprights.

Yes, please refer to Wall-Mount Fixed Rack Builder for options without a cable system.

It is 106" wide with weight plates stored on the Weight Horns.

The Pull-Up Bar Extension Brackets with the Ares 2.0 4-Post Pull-Up Bar (a standard 1.25” diameter bar) is compatible with the Wall-Mounted Ares™ 2.0, allowing for a dedicated pull-up station.

Weight Horns: 10 Weight Horns for the 93" height - 5 per side, or 8 for the 80" height - 4 per side.

Barbell stands: 2 Vertical Barbell Stands

Yes, they are compatible, however the Wall-Mount Ares™ 2.0 comes with weight horns designed specifically for the application.  These low-profile weight horns pair well with the Wall-Mount Ares™ 2.0 Weight Storage Uprights, and each weight horn takes up less space on the upright. In addition, the Wall-Mounted Ares™ 2.0 Weight Horns are all 6" which gives the user more room for barbell work. A 12" weight horn may interfere with barbell work off the front of the rack.

The Peg Boards include 12 Hooks and a Lat Bar hanger.

Yes, you can add them later. While it requires some careful disassembly, it's a manageable task for two people.

No, while plates do overlap, the peg board's set-back design allows ample space for various cable attachments and other accessories behind them.

Yes, the Weight Storage Wings and Peg Boards can be attached to non-wall-mounted PR-5000 racks.

Note: These Peg Boards require the Weight Storage Wings.

Availability: This configuration option will be released soon on builders. You can purchase the storage wings and peg boards separately.

The Weight Storage Wings components are only available in Metallic Black.

The way it is currently configured, it will not be compatible with the Smith machine, but there will be future ways to convert your rack to allow it to be compatible.

Yes, both the ISO Arms and Spotter Arms are compatible. To use them, you must move the trolleys to the bottom and ensure the cables are out of the way.

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 weight stacks are 260lbs each with the option to upgrade them to 310lbs each. They also come with labels that tell you how the weight stacks feel for ease of use. No math required. 

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, especially Stainless Steel.

Yes, check out our cable attachments collection. Note: The headplate was designed to be light enough for lifters wanting to perform rehab motions like rotator cuff work. To keep the headplate from rising during weight adjustment, we recommend attachments on the front handles weighing less than 3.5lbs, or lightly press on the headplate while adjusting the pin if you're using a heavier attachment. 

We recommend getting additional cable attachments, as well as upgrading the Ares™ 2.0 attachment weight stacks. For additional questions, visit our Ares™ FAQ page.

With Summit (All-In-One) configurations, the Smith machine operates on a fixed vertical (0°) bar path only.

The Colorado Barbell knurl offers a medium aggressive and grippy knurling that works well for all exercises and won't tear up your hands. The Black Diamond knurl is more aggressive and is best suited for individuals that prefer deeper knurling as it will be sharper and grippier. Both options offer dual knurl markings (IWF / IPF) and a center knurl, making this Smith machine suitable for all exercises.

The Smith machine is rated for 450 lb max loading. The bar weight is approximately 15kg. There is no counterbalance. REP has worked to lighten the bar enough so that a counterbalance was not needed and would only increase complexity and price of the product.

A Smith machine is good for beginners all the way to advanced athletes. Since the Smith machine has a fixed bar path and integrated safeties it’s a safer training tool than a free barbell, making it great for beginners or those trading alone. For advanced individuals, the Smith machine allows for increased hypertrophy as it can enable high muscle recruitment, activation and isolation, by removing the stability aspect from the exercise and really allowing the user to focus on the movement and target muscle. It also allows for a safer way to train to failure.

When your Smith machine is placed as close as possible to your front uprights, the plates on your Smith bar and cable trolleys share the same travel path. To avoid interference, move and lock both trolleys either above or below the range of motion you’ll use the Smith machine for so the plates on the bar won’t contact the trolleys at any point. Before lifting, run the bar through your full ROM with plates on to confirm clearances.