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*Power Rack not included with purchase* Only compatible with 16" Crossmembers. The Ares™ is not eligible for local pick-up. Front feet are recommended for the 4-post configuration.
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Overview
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Features
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Dimensions
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Media Gallery
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FAQS
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THE TROLLEYS
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 upright. -
PULLEYS AND CABLES
The Ares™ features more than 30 aluminum pulleys with custom retainers to keep the cables on track. The front pulleys have a 180-degree swivel for versatility and the ability to work outside the rack. -
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WEIGHT STACKS
Two 260lbs weight stacks made from hot-rolled steel have a 2:1 ratio (100lbs feels like 50lbs), ideal for functional training. Upgrade the stacks to 310lbs or 620lbs total. -
LAT AND LOW ROW
The Lat and Low row can be used for unilateral work or combine both weight stacks via the “banana attachment” for the full effective weight of 260lbs. -
ATTACHMENTS AND ADDITIONS
The Ares™ comes with Urethane D handles, a knurled hard-chrome lat pull down bar and low row bar, footplate for low rows, a connector banana, and four 2.5lbs weights for micro-adjustments. -
COMPATIBILITY
The Ares™ is compatible with the PR-4000 6-Post 24” + 16”, 30” + 16”, 41” + 16”, 16” + 16” / PR-4000 4-Post 16” / PR-5000 6-Post 30” + 16”, 41” + 16”, 16” + 16” / PR-5000 4-Post 16”. The Ares™ is available for both 80” and 93” racks.
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Total Weight965lbs
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Pulley Ratio2:1
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Weight Capacity (Trolleys)450lbs
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Weight Capacity (Cables)450lbs
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Tolerance (Weight Plates)3%
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Cable Travel96” (93” rack) and 72” (80” rack)
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Added HeightPR-4000 & PR-5000: 1.2”
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Added WidthPR-4000: 1.6” & PR-5000: 5.0"
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Added Depth6.0" Front of Rack
VIDEOS
- HOW WE BUILT THE ARES™ CABLE ATTACHMENT
- HOW TO BUILD THE ARES™ CABLE ATTACHMENT
HOW WE BUILT THE ARES™ CABLE ATTACHMENT
The Ares™ cable attachment is the newest innovation in our rack attachment ecosystem. Designed in Denver by our in-house team of engineers, the Ares™ will take your power rack to the next level. Find out why and how we built it.
BLOGS
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Powerlifting Equipment: What You Need to Build an At-Home Powerlifting Gym
Advice you need to build your space, straight from a record-holding powerlifter.
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How to Build an Amazing Compact Home Gym in a Small Space
You don’t need much space to build a dope home gym. Here’s the gear to do it.
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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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What are all the Cable Machine Attachments? 25 Different Attachments Explained!
We asked pro bodybuilder and coach Connor Kovacs to break down the benefits of different cable attachments — from pulldown bars and sports handles to tricep ropes and more.
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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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Only the PR-4000 and PR-5000 series power racks are compatible with the Ares™. For the PR-4000, you will need to upgrade to the 16” cross-members with vertical holes. For PR-4000 rack owners - a new set of the upgraded 16" PR-4000 crossmembers will be included until October of 2022. PR-5000 owners should verify they own the V2 PR-5000 power rack, which has 1” holes along the upright, whereas V1 has alternating 5/8” holes and 1” holes.
* The PR-4000 6-post rack with 24", 30", or 41" cross-members in the front with 16" cross-members in the back, or two sets of 16" cross-members to save space.
* The PR-4000 4-post rack with only the 16" cross-members.
* The PR-5000 6-post rack with 30" or 41" cross-members in the front with 16" cross-members in the back, or two sets of 16" cross-members to save space.
* The PR-5000 4-post rack with only the 16” cross-members.
The original PR-5000's have alternation 1” and 5/8” holes along the upright and is not compatible with the Ares™. The original was discontinued in 2020.
The weight capacity for both the cable and the trolleys is 450lbs.
The pulleys are a 2:1 ratio. A 93” rack has 96” of cable travel and an 80” has 72” of cable travel. The depth of the rack does not affect cable travel.
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.
We always recommend bolting the rack down for safety. With the 4-Post Ares™ attachment, we recommend using our Front Foot Extensions .
You will also need to clear a section in the back so the Ares™ components can rest on the floor. We also touch on this in the Ares™ engineering video.
You will need to change your cable length if you change the depth of your rack. Cable packages will be sold separately so you can upgrade.
We are working on quite a few cable attachment options, including plate-loaded and selectorized, but they may not look exactly like the Ares™. We do not currently have any public release dates for these new products.
Not necessarily. While the matte black finish does have some texture, the trolleys will still work just fine. But the trolly will work best on our other finishes.
No, the Ares™ completely replaces the Rear Base Stabilizer.
Yes, and we demonstrate how to integrate the Ares™ and the ISO Arms in the Ares™ engineering video.
Yes, and we demonstrate how to use the Belt Squat Attachment in the Ares™ engineering video.
The multi-grip pull-up bar is not compatible with the 16” + 16” cross-member configuration (of the PR-4000 and PR-5000). The globe grip is not compatible with the 41” front cross-member + 16” back cross-member configuration of the PR-(4000 and PR-5000). The Globe Grip was updated in 2020. The older version will not work with any configuration of the Ares™.
*The 4-post power rack compatible with the Ares™ does not include a pull-up bar that is compatible with the configuration (...yet).*
No. The Ares™ was designed for REP brand PR-4000 and PR-5000 series racks. Even if other racks have a 47” rack, there is no standardization across hole patterns, metric measurements, height, thickness of powdercoat, etc. We will not guarantee the fit of an Ares™ on anything other than a REP rack.
The Ares™ ships LTL Freight. After we ship it with one of our shipping partners and it’s on the way to your address, someone will call you to schedule a time and date to drop it off. A semitrailer will arrive with a wooden crate, and inside the crate, we’ve securely packaged the Ares™ in multiple boxes to allow just a single person to bring it into their garage, basement, or gym. We are shipping over 1,000lbs, and this is the most secure and protected way to ship the Ares™ to you.
Currently, the Ares™ system completely replaces our current plate-loaded lat pull-down and low row attachment with a selectorized lat pull-down and low row and functional trainer system all in one. (“Selectorized” refers to your ability to select the desired weight with a pin.) We are developing other options that integrate with the plate-loaded Lat/Low Row Attachment that will allow you to add the functional trainer capabilities.
The number of exercises you can perform is long, but just to name a few: curls, tricep pushdowns, cable flies, lateral leg raises, donkey kicks, lateral arm raises, rehab/prehab shoulder work, mid rows, wood chops, face pulls, belt squats with our attachment, seated cable flies, and since there are so many attachment points, it is easy to superset between exercises.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoOutstanding equipment
The engineering and machining on this equipment is precision. They are launching an ares 2 and I don’t know what they could improve.
RHRussell H. - Rated 5 out of 5 stars2 years agoPerfection
REP did it with this one. It does everything it’s advertised to do. The only “issue” we had was the trolley height on an 80” rack with the large logo plate (this is clearly listed and cautioned on the website). We replaced the large logo crossmember with the compact one and got the space we needed. The engineering here is top notch and it does feel just as good (if not better, honestly) than any other cable trainer. Assembly is not bad considering how complex the machine is but does take considerable time. The only thing we’re upset about is waiting so long to buy it! Hats off, REP.
WWWillard W. - Rated 5 out of 5 stars2 years agoAwesome. Love it.
Delivery time was super quick. Packaging was great. The Ares is a great piece of equipment and was the perfect addition to my small home gym. The versatility allows for endless exercises. 93” fits perfectly in my room with 96” ceilings.
TTTyler T. - Rated 5 out of 5 stars2 years agoGreat quality
Really nice piece of equipment and well built
RMRandy M. - Rated 5 out of 5 stars2 years agoAres Thoughts
When I started building my home gym the idea was to do a rack and some dumbbells. After assembling the PR5000, I quickly realized I also wanted a Functional Trainer. The debate was whether to get a true FT or get the Ares and I'm glad I went with the Ares. I treat this as a standalone trainer, independent from my rack. Assembly was actually easier than I expected, but would recommend two people. Functionality is excellent. Cables/pulleys are very smooth.
The low row is a little cumbersome, but that's part of the trade-off. I wouldn't have that at all on a standalone FT.
All-in, extremely solid, well engineered, piece of equipment. It gets used in almost every workout in some capacity. And being a rack, I can throw jcups on and a barbell. Or use other rack accessories that extend it beyond just a trainer.
It's versatile, compact, well built, and I'm very glad I went with it over a functional trainer.
MMMacey M.
