Ares™ - 2.0 Builder

The number of cable exercises you can perform is long, but just to name a few: bicep curls, tricep pushdowns, tricep extensions, standing or seated chest flies, rear delt flies, lateral leg raises, donkey kicks, lateral and frontal arm raises, rehab/prehab shoulder work, mid rows (on the floor or on a bench), low rows (by sitting on a bench), lat pulldowns, wood chops, face pulls, chest press, belt squats with our attachment, and since there are so many attachment points, it is easy to superset between exercises. Check out a full-body cable workout you can do on the attachment here.

Only the PR-4000 and PR-5000 power racks are compatible with the Ares™ 2.0 attachment. For the PR-4000, you need to have the 16” crossmembers with vertical holes. Please reach out to Support via our Contact Us form with any questions, comments, or concerns. PR-5000 owners should verify they own the most updated version of the PR-5000 power rack, which has 1” holes along the upright, whereas the original version has alternating 5/8” holes and 1” holes. The Ares™ 2.0 attachment is not compatible with any flat-footed rack configuration, and we will not be creating an attachment for them: Omni, Apollo™, or original HR-5000.

* 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.

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. 

The Ares™ 2.0 attachment 6-post configuration will not need to be bolted down. However, we always recommend bolting the rack down for safety. With the 4-post Ares™ 2.0 attachment, you will either need to bolt it down or use Mini Front Foot Extensions off the front and back of the rack. If you prefer to bolt down your rack, you can delete the Mini Front Foot Extensions from your cart.

You will also need to clear a section in the back so the Ares™ 2.0 components can rest on the floor.

You will need to change your cable length if you change the depth of your rack. Cable packages can 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™ 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.

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.

The Ares™ 2.0 system completely replaces our current plate-loaded or selectorized lat pulldown and low row attachment with a selectorized lat pulldown and seated row and functional trainer system all in one. (“Selectorized” refers to your ability to select the desired weight with a pin.)

No, the Ares™ 2.0 attachment completely replaces the Rear Base Stabilizer. 

Yes, but you will need to remove the REP logo plate itself to install the Ares™ 2.0 attachment. This logo plate can be reattached to another crossmember of your choosing. 

The Multi-Grip Pull-Up Bar is not compatible with the 16” + 16” crossmember configuration. The globe grip is not compatible with the 41” front crossmember + 16” back crossmember configuration. The globe grip was updated in 2020. The older version will not work with any configuration of the Ares™ 2.0 attachment. The 4-post configuration is compatible with our new mounting brackets (coming soon) that will allow you to mount a straight pull-up bar.

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 interfere with the ISO Arms attachment, so you have plenty of space to do ISO rows, deadlifts, squats, a variety of presses, belt squats, monolift bench presses, banded jumps, and more.

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. 

No. The Ares™ 2.0 attachment 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 powder coat, etc. We will not guarantee the fit of an Ares™ 2.0 attachment on anything other than a REP rack.

The Ares™ 2.0 attachment ships LTL Freight. A semitrailer will arrive with a wooden crate, and inside the crate, we’ve securely packaged the Ares™ 2.0 attachment 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™ 2.0 attachment to you. If you purchase the Ares™ 2.0 attachment with a rack, weight storage, or additional attachments, those components will ship before the Ares™ 2.0 attachment.

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.