Rep Ares 2.0 Review: Actual Upgrade or Cash Grab?

[@GlucksGym]

Let us know what you want to see in the comparison video vs Rogue's FM!

[@m3talcloud164]

In addition to a comparison with Rogue, I'd personally like to get your thoughts on these rack-integrated cable solutions vs two standalone cable towers.

[@robertoconnell5992]

If the bulletproof isolator can work on any of them hooking up to the cables.

[@neilhostetler5272]

@@m3talcloud164I second this!

[@gregtearny6644]

Can you go into detail about the difference in moving the trolleys? Specifically, are the Rogue trolleys too heavy and cumbersome for some women to move it? Would also love to see what is gained by the unilateral aspects of Rep’s Ares. You kind of touched on that already with each video but going into more detail on it with the comparisons would be great.

[@BNcherrypeppermint]

@@gregtearny6644 In addition to this, whether the large trolley on the rogue takes up too much space in the lowest and highest positions preventing you from getting a full stretch.

[@exodia_exodia]

Gluck quickly becoming, if not already, the go-to reviewer for the home gym community

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you 😁

[@michaelstewart9366]

This is true.

[@troydefond2307]

I must agree, ur my go to reviewer. It use to be coop, but unfortunately he's gone a different direction. Ur still true to ur roots n ur reviews have stayed consistent n so have u dince day one.

[@AmorFati777X]

prefer Gluck to garage gym reviews tbh

[@cp37373]

😂

[@nkrumpos]

Love that you reviewed all 3 of the functional trainer racks that just dropped. No one else is doing this kind of work!

[@GlucksGym]

@@nkrumpos nobody else is this crazy 😂

[@Killberty]

Sneakily showing you have the adjustable dumbells with a smirk on the face. Love it, and am looking forward to that review

[@GlucksGym]

😁 What can I say. It'll be next week.

[@jacdx5000]

I'm supposed to be at my wedding right now, but I'm not missing this review!

[@GlucksGym]

Sometimes there's more important things (this video)

[@tonya7699]

Funny how many companies tried to emulate them, then they dropped the Ares 2.0 on them right when they thought they caught up. Feels like a more refined cable attachment than anything else out there right now. I'm guessing rogue and others are already working on a 2.0 version. Now let's see the REP x Pepin dumbbell review!

[@conrad2nr]

Who emulated REP? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@SteveKelly1]

@@conrad2nrliterally everyone. You don’t have to like Rep, but you’re either insane or living under a rock if you think the Ares 1.0 wasn’t the catalyst to nearly all other FT-in-rack options out there now.

[@conrad2nr]

@ but they were not the first. Prime’s functional trainer in rack was first and REP took A LOT of influence from it. I’m glad that REP is making waves however unfounded statements that are left unchecked…

[@tonya7699]

@@SteveKelly1 Some people are living under a rock lol.

[@rjm656]

@@conrad2nrAgree with you about Prime. It went from a niche product no one had to widespread adoption because of rep though. They’re like the Henry ford of gym equipment. Made it better and more affordable. This ares product took the idea and made it better and cheaper

[@CPowell133]

3:39 - Oh hey, that's my comment on Rep's video lol. Thanks Gluck! Great breakdown and review by the way.

[@GlucksGym]

I left the names in because I wondered if people would check for their own comments 😀

[@CPowell133]

​@@GlucksGym I did catch that comment by Rep about a Rhino belt squat alternative. That and the in rack smith machine will be great to see from them. I recently added Bulletproof's VTS to my rep rack and use it constantly now. The low starting weight has it's drawbacks but overall a good system and might be worth checking out.

[@GlucksGym]

@CPowell133 we've got the VTS system. Review coming soon. And yes, you read that right

[@raven-19x]

Rep’s eco system is basically the only one to fit my limited ceiling space so im glad this is a solid option. The half rack option is also very compact compared to others. Seems a lot of manufacturers are missing out on shorter upright options.

[@Fan-td8dv]

For sure, rouge is trying with 90 inch option now.

[@johnwesley2943]

1. Gluck's Gym 2. Garage Gym Reviews

[@Shopwolfe]

Agreed!

[@IYUB30]

This is exactly what he's aiming for.. he wants his reviews to be different no matter what..

[@murdog04]

Absolutely love what REP has done to the Ares. I own the 1.0 and absolutely love it. My biggest complaint about the 1.0 is the adder weights. I have dropped those things more times than I can count. I would love to have them integrated like the 2.0 has. This was an awesome review. Thanks so much for all the work you put into it. Oh and we are literally watching your kids grow up through these videos. Love it!!!!

[@GlucksGym]

I absolutely love comments like these. Vids like this are a ton of work and it's great to know they're appreciated. Thank you so much!

[@esivs3]

another banger!! this is what I've been waiting for and love the detailed breakdown.. looking forward to getting mine in December (hopefully)

[@GlucksGym]

Appreciate it!

[@VulcanEditing]

Love the review as always, I wish reviewers would mention how the Rogue FT setup requires 8" more depth, and it being an american made rack means it's an inch or 2 wider then an imported rack. Overall it's pretty amazing how compact the Ares system is and imo that's a huge selling factor. Also rogues rack building system is trash compared to REP, I messaged them asking if I could build a rack without their JCups or safeties and they said sure but they'd still charge me for them wether I wanted them or not. Least with REP you can remove whatever you don't want after you add the rack to your cart.

[@JenniferSKinney]

I love that you include your wife in your reviews and how it works for someone similar in size and strength to me (please keep doing this! :)). I am older and mostly lifting for general lifestyle health - I just happen to like well designed equipment. I want a new FT and have been studying ALL of them on the market and one of the key items I'm looking for is the starting weight and the incremental weight. Anything over a 10 lb starting weight is a no for me. Even 10 lb can be heavy for something like a cross cable tricep Y raise. Thanks for including this info! Would love to know how the starting weight and incremental weight compares to the Rogue (maybe you covered this and I just need to go back and rewatch) or any of the other FT.

[@LuckyAshley21]

yes same here! I always look for Winnie and how the equipment works for her as a shorter person and female

[@JeyGym]

Can you go into more detail about the attachments REP is planning to offer vs what Rogue has in the workings? REP's Ares 2.0 and Rogue's FM look pretty similar so the determining factor for me is which ecosystem to invest in. If REP put out a smith attachment, a bench that integrates with the weight stacks for leg extensions/curls, and lever arms that connect to the functional trainer that would make the choice very easy imho.

[@JMoerisss]

I’m looking for Wynie’s opinion and preference in the comparison video. I think I would be happy with either Rep or Rogue, but I worry that my wife might have a hard time configuring and using the Rogue rack with some of the overbuilt features.

[@JenniferSKinney]

Yes! I agree about getting Wynie’s thoughts on her use of the racks.

[@vacazion2425]

Fantastic review. I just sold my 6 post pr5000 with plate loaded lat and low and will be upgrading to a 4 post with the Ares 2.0.

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

Love the upgraded gym! Looks like you have room for the 3.0 🙃 jk. Looks like Rep did their homework in addressing the upgrades. Good work on the review 👏

[@MrShadow116]

knowing that you're 5'9 and Winnie is 5'2 is great because my wife and I are the same heights! great video and thank you!

[@egb3091]

Thank you Gluck! We moved into new home and outfitted a new gym (with lots of YT gym videos as research), I ended up ordering Rep ares 2.0 6 post 93’; installed last week and loving it! Ares attachement due in Dec. also ordered the reppins as a second set of adj DB (one for each of us if working out together). Excited to see jammer arms/ belt squat in future

[@johnso1566]

you've already received your ares 2.0?

[@johnso1566]

they've notified pre-orders would be delayed until december 27th at the latest.

[@egb3091]

@@johnso1566 no I only got the rack (I ordered rack and ares 2) The cable attachment got delayed until Dec (I ordered around July 4th week) but they sent me a 100$ gift card to try to make up for delay.

[@danarbor4245]

Great review, Gluck! I ordered the Aries 2.0 the minute, and I mean THE minute, the preorders became available on the 1st of May. I had an original ship date of August 30th, which then got pushed back to mid September and now I’m told it will ship in mid November. The reason I was given for the delay in shipment was a quality issue that needed to be resolved; which I was fine with since no one wants to get a bad product out of the gate. What I’ve been a bit frustrated with is reading that many people had already received their Aries 2.0 weeks ago! Okay, my rant aside, I have a question for you, Gluck, or anyone else on this channel. I’m 5’8” and I ordered the 93” six post version and I’ve started to wonder if I’ll have a problem reaching the lat pull down bar??? The other issue is I’d like to get the multi grip pull up bar which sits slightly higher than the 93” post and my ceiling height is 103” so I’m guessing I’d be unable to get my chest or chin above the with that ceiling height. I did see one person that installed the multi grip bar upside down but it looked a bit odd. I already have a stand alone pull-up bar in my gym so it’s not huge issue other than it would be nice to have the multi grip option. Anyone out there care to comment on concern about reaching the lat pulldown bar at 5’8” in height?

[@steverapos3904]

Still seems like the best option to me. If you don't want to fiddle with the connectors and like using a single connection point for the last pulldown and low row - just buy a second connector from Rep

[@Chriis_Perry16]

Now you have me thinking about scrapping the 6 post idea, and going to a 4 post with my 5000 and 2.0. Does the 4 post truly prohibit anything or were you able to find solutions on the 1.0 to make it work? Your feedback would be appreciated!

[@herman6455]

I’m buying the ares 2.0 now after this video thank you

[@scooobyj8714]

Great detailed break down.

[@jamesodonoghue5818]

Great video. I'm going with Rep.

[@25Teebz]

I'm leaning more towards rep since I can visit a showroom but I'd watch a comparison regardless

[@taylorbrown3807]

Got mine 2 weeks ago and love it. Any timeframe on the REP smith machine attachment?

[@jacobfurtney3464]

Great review! Looking to purchase the rogue fm-6 twin or ares 2.0 functional trainer. Would love a detailed head to head focusing on overall quality for money, versatility (additional compatible attachments), brand ecosystem, and overall recommendation (price no object) to serve as the centerpiece in a new garage home gym. Would like to see details highlighting differences in things like pulley smoothness / quality, overall build quality, ease of assembly, modularity, what expansions are offered for each (lat pulldown seats, jammer arms, lever arms, leg extensions, etc). Overall, price no object, sell me on one brand/system over the other to invest in. Thank you in advance!!

[@Jmscavaleiro]

awesome review as always!

[@markhalstead2386]

Mine ships the third week of December. I received my Reppins on the first delivery since I ordered them on day 1. Ares 2.0 was ordered in August, because I was deciding whether to sell Ares 1.0 or not. Ares 1.0 is not in the next state over as a pastor in Ohio bought it. I am so glad to hear the twisting floating cable is solved. I hated that more than the low row.

[@kznsky14]

I'd really like to see a comparison between the Ares and a dual Athena WITH the Lat Low row. While overkill I feel like this would be the ideal setup for those of us that do a lot of supersetting.

[@GlucksGym]

I'll work towards a comparison vid like that. Thanks for the idea.

[@cs1375]

I second this. I believe another channel prefers the dual Athena with the lat and low row over the Ares 2.0 but I want Glucks opinion as well.

[@gfamania]

Yes please, been hoping for one of these videos. I like what rep did with the 2.0 but something keeps bringing me back to the Athena

[@MikeeWilsonn]

Yes comparison video! Thanks for all the info.

[@jamesrepass442]

Do you know if they will make it easy to get a second combination clip to leave both installed?

[@GlucksGym]

@@jamesrepass442 yes. They'll sell extras.

[@MonkeyMagic4649]

The thing in this video that makes me the most excited is that they confirmed a challenger to the Rhino.

[@riker1661]

I think the Ares 1.0 might be the way to go value wise after the big discount. The 2.0 looks great but for $840 extra, I might just get a $150 Etsy adapter for the 1.0 to fix the low row and live with some of the other minor flaws. Thanks for the in depth review to help me decide, I'm excited to upgrade from the plate loaded lat/low row I've had for years!

[@ericorange2654]

Oh good I’m excited to hear what old Gluck has to say, I’m considering the Athena next year Edit: hmmm now I am a little worried the athena cable positioning will be annoying with spotter arms or any other attachments.

[@kslock1975]

They could orient the stacks as small wings too. Only stick out each side 16", would be unused space as room for putting plates on the bar is always needed, and the weight horns would actually be easier to access quickly when exchanging plates. PLUS, it would make the rack clear all the way through except for a low-row crossmember.

[@loomisjj]

Is it worth getting this for the 80" rack? Compromising lat pull downs for a $4k+ system including rack, seems pointless. No one reviews the 80" version for us basement dwellers.

[@JV2088]

I drove to the Rep fitness showroom in PA, and the lat pull down on the 80 was great. There were no issues with it. Admittedly, though, I've never I've never used the rogue or prime options. The adonis lat pull was marginally better, but it was a stand-alone unit.

[@jonpageable]

@@JV2088would you mind saying how tall you are? Did you have to pull from the floor to get a decent stretch?

[@JV2088]

​@jonpageable I'm only 5'7, but the salesman I was with was about 6'2 & he didn't have any issues either. He also demonstrated tricep pushdowns and he still had full ROM.

[@DerickCross34]

Solidifying your 🐐 status with every review. Would love to compare moving the FT position. I'm concerned Rogues are a little too much for my wife and sons to use. Thanks!!!

[@JenniferSKinney]

I have the same concern with the “overbuilt” Rogue pulleys becoming a burden to move. Reps seem lighter and easier.

[@GlucksGym]

Will definitely cover that in the comparison. A few people have asked.

[@timhanley156]

Another great review on equipment I'm actually super interested in. Thanks a lot, man. More importantly, where do i get a shirt like that?

[@GlucksGym]

The shirt is from Raskol Apparel

[@kobdog360]

What height range would you recommend the 80” version for? My wife is 5’4 and I’m 5’8. It’s the only rack that could fit my space but worried the lack of height would greatly affect the stretch/ROM of a lat pulldown or other cable exercises.

[@jablesrolland]

Best gymfluencer out there, by far. Thanks for the review!

[@fwiffo42]

Great review! I’m looking forward to the full comparison video so we can finally crown a king 😂

[@wolfe84au]

I was going back and forth on the rogue version vs the rep ares mainly because I already have an RML. But because of the eco s system rumored I’ll just be restarting with rep. They clearly care about the garage gym community.

[@jasonsmith227]

Great review. Thanks!

[@jonpageable]

I’ve been studying the rep configurations intensely over the last few days. Really want to upgrade my home gym but my life fitness G5 is just perfect in terms of the space and versatility even though it’s very understated and I have room for a separate squat rack which gives me more flexibility.

[@Cd11998]

The seated cable curl on the locked in bench looked solid

[@Akw467]

Is the 80” rack too small for someone 6’? Not sure I can fit the higher rack in my basement

[@prostudioplugins714]

Hi, great review! Quick question: In terms of the functional trainer and cable movements is the Ares 2.0 smoother than the Rogue FM-6 Twin stack or vice versa?

[@imadork123]

Other than cost, the main thing I'm hesitant about is taking up the space I'd typically use for spotting. Maybe one day if I REALLY want it :)

[@jamestonbellajo]

Man Fringe Sport caught strays in this video. Hope Pete can recover from this.

[@Aviona-z4c]

Ha, I ordered my Dane a few months ago and was like what the heck! 😂

[@Mr.Alexander.Smith.]

GLUCK! Please review the Force USA C10, thanks. P.S. great review of the ARES 2.0!

[@reachon7396]

I feel like the only issue for me with the Ares 2.0 is that for a half rack version it would feel really limited, the back isn’t open so there’s lifts like seated overhead press that would be restricted, you have to set the trolleys all the way down before setting up the jcups and spotter arms and then take them off if you wanna use the trolleys high up again, and rack storage options for barbells is almost non existent. Personally I’d rather have trolleys stored up high because mid to high pulleys are what adds so much versatility to your rack.

[@Daviddd10]

Hey Gluck have you ever tried out the Prime fitness HLP? Any thoughts on this vs rep vs rogue similar offerings? Or is it all kinda the same thing slightly different design

[@paulc5389]

If the pulley height at the front is awkward for push downs use one of the lat pulldown cables instead.

[@trollzone1]

Very annoyed by my ares 1.0’s cable twisting. Also I still see the side pullies kind of wanting to twist on the 2.0. Wouldn’t shock me if that develops like it does with the 1.0. The Athena and rogue design is much better. Not sure if I’d ever upgrade to a 2.0 or 3.0. Might switch to rogue next time.

[@mikiniss24]

I got mine but it ships late January. Thankfully they already sent me the rack.

[@webbcam317]

In your testing did you find that the AB 4100 bench’s wheel spacing fit the Ares 2.0 foot plate cut outs?

[@GlucksGym]

It does not. It's one of the benches in the clips (the blue one). Still fits well back there just not in the cutouts.

[@webbcam317]

@@GlucksGymthank you!

[@Bigfrosticle]

Great review!

[@TonyNovation]

Do you have any advice or tips on bench compatibility? Rep says the cutouts below the foot rests were made for the bench wheels to slot in. What is the width between those cutouts and height? I have a Rogue AB-3 Adjustable Bench and a Rep Ares 2.0 on order. Trying to decide if I should ditch the Rogue Bench and go Rep, or keep it.

[@jasonsmith227]

At 18:00 you mention that the stacks can still get in the way of a bench inclined at more than 30°. I assume that problem would not exist in a six-post rack with 24" rear depth. Right?

[@GlucksGym]

Oh that's a good point. I did kind of assume everyone would use the shallower rear crossmembers. You are correct that would give you more space and it depends on your benches footprint. Prime's Shorty for example can incline more.

[@charliemarino9813]

Great review! Excited to get my 80” Ares 2.0. Some early reviews suggested you could just clip two carabiners to a lat pull down bar instead of using their connector (avoiding the ROM issue). Does that still seem feasible to you?

[@jihoffman27]

If you had to choose, money not coming into the equation, would you pick the Ares 2.0, Rogue Twin Stack, or Rogue Single Stack?

[@sneakyneeks7475]

Did you ever fix the cable twist on your 1.0? I have the same problem on mine. Great video as always!

[@harrywhinnery1203]

This is a big ask but could we get video of the best Functional Trainer Power Rack combo? Seems like everyone is making one now and I don’t know the best one for each budget tier

[@GlucksGym]

That's a great idea. Unfortuntely it's probably best to wait until the next round of them are out (Vulcan, Bells, Get RX'd, etc) to see how they all are but I'm definitely in for that video!

[@harrywhinnery1203]

Sweeeet, good excuse to get more gym equipment 😉

[@zdoubleyou2073]

What other exercises do you recommend aside from curls when changing positions of the trolly? 😜

[@GlucksGym]

Why would you ask such an offensive question?!

[@zdoubleyou2073]

@@GlucksGym🤣

[@jleejj42]

Nobody talks about the trolleys being blocked by the safeties. Do you just remove the safeties every time, or would spotter arms on the middle post be a better solution?

[@jugjivan]

Hey Gluck, I am looking for some expert advice. I am moving and the only thing I am keeping is my PR 5000, so I have to rebuild my home gym. Currently, I am torn between cable systems and more specifically the Rep Adonis and Ares 2.0 (especially after watching your great reviews lol). The main exercise I care about is lat pulldowns, with everything else being very much secondary to my use. My concerns with the Adonis are that I may regret the single pulley and the amount of space it takes up (being in a small room, just over 200 sq ft), whereas with the Ares 2.0 I am concerned it will be a PITA to build/rebuild (especially if moving again) and I will lose space in the back of my rack for storage shelves. Can you make a recommendation for what you would choose in my position? I will go with whatever you recommend lol.

[@killerkhatiby009]

Man I love this channel, fantastic review!! Any chance you've made progress on potentially doing a MAXUM Fitness SX2 review? Would really like to see how that things stack up as it seems like a better deal on paper in a lot of aspects given the price and all the attachments and unique features it includes (smith machine, articulating FT arms, leg press plate, plate-horns on-top of the stack, etc...) over both the Rogue and Rep FT rack systems. Definitely in for a comparison video of as many all-in-one rack systems as possible! Would also be very interested in seeing the new GetRx'd RX3 Tornado Smith Rack or Valor Fitness Pro Smith Machine Functional Trainer (seems like a more affordable Vesta) covered! But those are very new so I know that would probably take more time. Lastly, the GearForFit Freestanding Leg Extension/Curl "Attachment", their Freestanding Belt Squat Machine (I think this is new), and the Keppi Bench 5000 probably round out the list of things I'd really appreciate seeing reviews on right now although I'm sure I'll find more things in time 😁.

[@GlucksGym]

The Maxum we have made progress on. They're making revisions on the initial version and we should be getting the new one. We'll also have the Tornado. Can't make any promises after that but I'll look into the others as well

[@killerkhatiby009]

@@GlucksGym My man!! 🙌Looking forward to it! Now I'm super curious as to what they're changing for the new version 🤔. Really appreciate you being so responsive to your audience, makes a big difference to the folks like me who just love this stuff and want to see everything covered 😁.

[@killerkhatiby009]

@@GlucksGym Oh they also have a new X2 rack that's probably more comparable to these Rogue and Rep options since it's a full rack not half-rack, doesn't have the smith machine, and uses 3" x 3" uprights with 1" holes compared to the 5/8" the SX2 uses! Costs about $500 less than the SX2.

[@mikezheng33]

Every week I hope it's the repins review. Guess it's another week

[@GlucksGym]

That's next week!

[@JV2088]

If you had a stand alone lat row and low row such as the adonis, do you think that the ares 1.0 as a funtional trainer would offer more benefits to versatility? I was thinking that the wider positioning of the low row might allow you more options as far as cable work goes as it might allow it to pass your bench more easily. I know that they also offer the Athena, but the weight stack is also lower.

[@kslock1975]

Question: If someone were to get a 4-post Ares 2.0, I wonder if 2 posts could be added later on and what it would be like to have the functional trainer still on the back half. Alternately, is just a set of proper length cables needed to then move it all to the front 2 posts?

[@HughLeFitness]

My functional trainer guide rod’s doesn’t feel smooth. How to clean and lube the guide rods?

[@Fukuuuuuuuuuuuuuu]

Reppins !

[@personalviewing]

Off topic question, what are the barbell hooks you are using (that look like anchors attached to the cross-members)? I have been looking all over for a top of rack bar storage as my ceilings are too short for upright storage.

[@GlucksGym]

Darko Anchors gluck.fit/DarkoLifting

[@KevDHernandez]

Is that the standard pull up bar? Or the Raw bar? Have you used their multi grip? Which do you prefer?

[@Acel747]

Just waiting for your review I already bought it just waiting

[@riccarrasquilla379]

thanks for the video

[@snowboardsrcool2]

Would be interested in you comparing the ares and other functional trainers to the Voltra I cable system

[@jonpageable]

How do you rate the 4 post area 2.0 as a standalone functional trainer? I already have a squat rack but am thinking about upgrading my old functional trainer to the ares 2.0. Seems quite pricey if I’m not going to use it as a rack but there also isn’t really anything else that combines lat pull down with the adjustable pulleys in such a small footprint (I have low ceiling so need the 80 inch rack)

[@donnarochna2959]

Curious if you will attach your Bulletproof Isolator to this 16-30 rack? I added two extra uprights to ours, but thinking about adding two more to have a separate four post unit to keep it installed permanently. Our Ares 2.0 won’t be here until December.

[@Awwiller]

Finally!🎉

[@borg9355]

Gave you a like as always.

[@tazRenegade]

This looks good but I’m still on the fence because my rep rack is 80 in. I can’t do 93 because of ceiling height and rogue didn’t have these options before but now it’s different. So I guess I want to know in the comparison if you could see situations where it would make sense to switch from rep to rogue or rogue to rep. Thanks for all you do!

[@jonpageable]

Does rogue have an 80 inch option?

[@alejandrogalvan8456]

Thanks for the Review, Do you know any good rack company that ships to Mexico also?

[@bigk2080]

Im wondering why Titan hasn't jumped into the functional trainer space.

[@alexg7856]

Is it possible to use the incline bench with the j hooks on the inside of the front uprights at all? Just curious if that would give more flexibility with the angles of the bench.

[@SeanFarrell1]

I skipped my therapy session to watch this

[@nathanielacheson7490]

@GlucksGym with the cabling moving from the top to the bottom, are you able to do bench press with spotter arms on the outside uprights? I assume you have to put the pulley in between spotter arm and Jcups to get it to fit?

[@GlucksGym]

Yes. Spotter can go above or below the cables. I show it with dips and rack pulls (high/low)

[@bulaclacj]

Please do a review on the Prime SSB that you have

[@GlucksGym]

Working on it 😁

[@AmorFati777X]

How wide is the footplate wheel clearance? I have one of the (apparently now discontinued) AB 5000 zero gaps and Im gonna be pretty pissed if it doesnt clear.

[@timdonahoo]

If they’ll just make a smith machine bar that can utilize the cable and weight stacks (similar to the Inspire FT2), this setup would be almost perfect. 🙏🏻

[@ChrisKarenLanuevo]

Do the cables interfere with the Pegasus when using it on the front uprights?

[@mpwoodru]

How well does the Pegasus integrate on an upright with the off-center cable. Annoying? Feel fine?

[@CVNTGETENOUGH]

Between the Ares and the Rogue FT (standalone), which will take the least depth?

[@JohnnyNine]

@GlucksGym Great Review! What weight horns are those? They don't look like the Rep PR-5000 weight horns.

[@GlucksGym]

@@JohnnyNine those are Rogue's Monster horns. The twin horns change plate horns are from Sorinex

[@JohnnyNine]

@@GlucksGym Thank you, I'll look into those.

[@JohnnyNine]

@@GlucksGymDoes the cable system rub your Sorinex twin horns? It looks really close in the video. Sorinex also sells a version with a spacer and I'm wondering if that would be a better choice.

[@GlucksGym]

@@JohnnyNine with the change plates in using, no. Anything bigger would though

[@ivoryG37]

Do you have a measurements of how wide the bench wheels have to be to dock with the foot bench?

[@matthewkelberg4876]

REP told me you could do 45 degree incline bench with the Ares 2.0. Is this not correct in your experience?

[@GlucksGym]

@@matthewkelberg4876 on my 16" rear depth rack the only bench I got 45 degrees with was Prime's Shorty bench and even that was pushing it.

[@BNcherrypeppermint]

If you’re just starting out, would you recommend the 2.0 or the 1.0 considering the deep discount

[@GlucksGym]

The 2.0 is the more refined option if you can swing it. That 1.0 discount is nice though.

[@esivs3]

thoughts on Ares 2.0 vs Athena+Lat/Low Row combo?