REP Ares™ 2.0 Cable Attachment: In Depth Review of Why It's The Best Functional Trainer

[@aaronwilson8233]

Just put my together yesterday and let me tell you... this thing is gorgeous! The build quality is top notch. The cable feel is literally smoother than any lat pulldown I have ever used at a commercial gym. I'm so pumped!!!

[@REPfitness]

So glad to hear you're happy with it!

[@aaronwilson8233]

@@REPfitness thank you so much for your hard work. I had ordered the limited edition but your customer service was awesome and having it now was important to me. Still looking forward to the updated shroud but can't wait for the new attachments you are working on!!!

[@Jmscavaleiro]

@@aaronwilson8233 your feedback is very important for most of us that are expecting to feel exactly what you have felt!

[@brandonpike7046]

I was nervous about ordering the green, but seeing it in a long promo video like this makes me feel much better. It looks badass

[@REPfitness]

Glad you like it! It is even better in person. Color is always hard to showcase through a screen.

[@Leonidas0724]

Same, I like that color a lot too.

[@wolfy8391]

Patiently waiting in the UK! Was sold on the new Rogue FM-6 but given the speed which Rogue move at, i doubt we’ll see it here this side of 2030. Now seeing this, I think you’ve got them on the ropes.

[@rickydw9152]

JUST SHIP THEM ALREADY THE WAIT IS KILLING ME... and when are we getting the how to build video!

[@REPfitness]

Short answers: We started shipping last week, and the how to build video is going up next week. Long answer on the extra wait times: Long pre-orders are tricky, and we're sorry about the delays - we hate being late. We started shipping last week and we'll be posting Ares 2.0 builds on our social as they come in, so anyone still on the fence can understand why we think it's the best option. We'll be ramping up production fast to meet the high demand, but quality(and the few design tweaks we had to make) is our #1 goal, even if it means being late. We should get caught up over the next few months and get to same/next day shipping like all our in-stock equipment. Then we'll be rolling out innovative attachments that work with our racks all next year which we are excited to showcase soon!

[@rickydw9152]

@@REPfitness what are some of the design tweaks that you have made?

[@Clumsy619]

Ordered mine the last week of June. Originally was supposed to be delivered this month and received a call last week that they pushed back until December!!!

[@cosminski]

@@Clumsy619 I ordered in May and mine got pushed back to December too.

[@markhalstead2386]

@@Clumsy619 Ordered in August and also got pushed from October to December.

[@THEREALTWISTEDINSANE]

Shots fired 😂

[@coopertrost3816]

Just finished putting the Ares 2.0 together in my garage and its incredible, have the whole gym kitted out in rep. dumbells, blackwing, 6 post rack and the ares 2.0. if yall made articulating jammer arms that somehow used the ares, or a rack mounted leg curl/extension machine that used the ares, Id add them both of them immediately

[@Jmscavaleiro]

Thank you for this informative video. Very happy to be one of the REP EU customers. Hope to see all these Ares 2.0 innovations available in the EU website soon. I believe that it is important to provide an product prediction/availability timeline for EU customers for them to know what to expect from REP because this is not only about buying the PR-5000 just like I did. I expect to buy the rest of the equipment for it, like Ares 2.0 so we need to have our expectations met before buying the base equipment that are already available on the website. So in the end I decided to take the risk and I have bought the PR-5000 and its base attachments without knowing when the Ares 2.0 will be available and just based myself on: "it will be available anytime soon" which is a risk that I decided to take but other potential customers might not want to take that risk. So.. maybe REP should rethink about its commercial strategy and try to set release dates for the equipment that is not yet available.

[@REPfitness]

Thank you for the feedback. Our goal is to have the Ares 2.0 and REP x Pepins by March in REP EU.

[@Jmscavaleiro]

​​​@@REPfitnessAnd I appreciate your response. I believe I have made the right choice but maybe I tried to caught a train that is at full speed.. but I will wait for my turn to get the Ares 2.0. I am absolutely in love with my equipment.

[@pablotrujillo3918]

I’ll be one of those waiting until March, then

[@JonHanner-un7ef]

Looks like the best option on the market. Great video detailing all this out. How marketing should be done.

[@REPfitness]

Thank you! We'll be sure to pass this comment along to our team 😊

[@6AnAsianGuy9]

Jesus what an upgrade! I like what yall are doing and keep innovating! If I get a huge windfall, I'll definitely try to get that.

[@andrewnguyen5820]

These shots at rogue 😂. Waiting for reviews while I wait for my preorder. Watching from Australia!

[@grahammethold]

Nice REP. Keep it going and send more equipment to the UK!

[@gilhodges7260]

This helps so much! I have been waiting for a video on this thing to compare to Rogue’s and I’ll be honest this thing is badass.

[@REPfitness]

Glad you liked the video! Took a lot of work to make sure we covered all the standout features.

[@jacdx5000]

@@REPfitness For those of us wanting one, can we order the 4 post Ares now and be compatible? Or is it 6 post compatible? Any required crossmember width?

[@TheXILLR]

For the ares 3.0 you need to make the low row have adjustable height for the foot plate and the pulley. Its not about sitting on the floor that is the problem its that the optimal mechanics would be: feet slightly below hips and the row inline with your torso. Other than that this is awesome and y’all are my favorite fitness company. Please make a showroom in Texas

[@jlirving]

Almost like a mini upright just a few adjustments would be great.

[@TheXILLR]

@@jlirving exactly

[@jlirving]

@@TheXILLR What I'm waiting is for a company to come out with a high lat low row bench attachment. Similar to the the adjustable bench for the trinity tower but able to be integrated into racks. I think that would absolutely be a killer attachment but the cost would probably make it not worth it to most 🤣

[@REPfitness]

It's a good idea - thank you. On the flip side of even more adjustability... sometimes when we want to add more adjustability, it doesn't make it great for a commercial environment. For example, we are making another open trap bar because while all the handle options are great with our current one to optimize angles for each user, most commercial facilities want a fixed handle setup.

[@toniscepanovic2938]

@@REPfitness While you're at it, please make the sleeve length optional for the Open Trap Bar so we can have a shorter sleeve as a solution to our small gym spaces. Not promoting but feel free to check the Fitron's Trap Bar Open-X. Shouldn't be an issue for REP to make this happen :)

[@TechWiz1983]

Fantastic video, guys! I look forward to ordering mine & accessorizing it to my heart's content! 🎯💪✌️

[@CPowell133]

We ever going to see an in rack smith machine attachment?

[@REPfitness]

Yes, it is a high priority for us in 2025 to release one that is compatible with our racks.

[@spencetomlinson8832]

REPs engineering is always impressive.

[@ryanhensley9889]

When is this pullup bar attachment coming out for the 4 post rack?

[@iserlonia]

I see that pullup bar me want that pullup bar

[@REPfitness]

Should see it on the site in a few months. You could order the 4 post Ares, and add the pull up bar when it comes available. You'll already be getting a ton of functionality with the 4 Post Ares and we never want to slow down anyone's gains.

[@Jmscavaleiro]

@@REPfitness And for those that bought the 4 posts without the ares and got the standard pull-up bar will it be useful with that new attachment?

[@XavierNV]

@@Jmscavaleiro the existing 4post pull up bar won’t work with the area without that new pull up bars extension piece that sticks out from the front

[@Jmscavaleiro]

​@@XavierNV okay so.. it means I can reutilize the pull up bar that I have already then?

[@obiwanquixote8423]

This is great! When are you going to have dividers for the ball and plate storage shelf? I see the holes on the shelf, but you still don't have any dividers so I can make it fully functional horizontal plate storage.

[@patrickmurray1246]

Excellent design update on how the cables attach to the handles with the quick pins/swivel and not that terrible banana clip! Thanks for showing that in the video and I imagine that was one of the reasons for the delayed shipment. And love that prototype on the pull up bar for 4 post.

[@markhalstead2386]

The top swivel for the lap pulldown has always been in the design, so I think it was something else that resulted in the delay.

[@patrickmurray1246]

@@markhalstead2386 yes the swiveling pulleys have always been there in the 2.0 area but that new quick pin connector was not there until this video, it was that old simple banana clip from the ares 1.0. I also see that new quick pin connector on the low row handles in the video and that too wasn’t in the earlier 2.0 web images or videos.

[@markhalstead2386]

@@patrickmurray1246 Now I do see the banana clip in the first video after looking back. An August 9 Instagram post by Rep shows the swivel clip, so the swivel clip has been around since early August. I still don't believe it is what delayed by October 25th delivery to the third week of December.

[@stevephla]

This would be absolute perfection if it offered an option for a foot more width. I already have a squat rack and would love to have this as a wide-enough functional trainer.

[@Leonidas0724]

Nice shot across Rogue’s bow. Please steal their D handle design and make some like those, thinner and with a bushing.

[@THEREALTWISTEDINSANE]

When will we get a counter balanced smith machine in it ?

[@REPfitness]

Working on it - high priority for 2025!

[@twlsrovrdaar]

@@REPfitness Have you guys considered pulley arms similar to what the Maxum SX2 offers?

[@THEREALTWISTEDINSANE]

Vestas is 🔥🔥🔥​@@brycegoodin9927

[@THEREALTWISTEDINSANE]

​@REPfitness what size rack would I need to be ready for that integration?

[@stewvlogs5084]

Love those micro adjustment plates. What a clever idea and innovative way to store them. Great job!

[@Travisharger]

I just built a PR 5000 half rack. I would love to add the pull Labarre extension out in the front. Can’t wait for them to be available.

[@rickydw9152]

When will we see a leg extension/curl attachment for the racks! as well as a jammer arm 2.0 with a trolly and pop pin as well as side to side motion!

[@REPfitness]

Both are in the prototype phase, along with 50+ other items. It's just taken longer than anticipated to make ones that are market leading and get the feel perfect without being too heavy/annoying to store, etc.

[@marvellstarks2434]

​@REPfitness I would love to see jammer arms without the 3x3 arms just thin carbon fiber bars to make them lighter and add handles or something

[@BenElkind]

@@REPfitness I sold my Ares 1.0 and PR4000, have the Ares 2.0 on preorder, and waiting to purchase a rack for it. I like the 4000 and 24" rack for space savings. Will all these new attachments be available for the PR4000? Or should I just get the PR5000? My wife is smaller and I'm not lifting enough to justify the PR5000, but I'd like the new jammer arms and leg extension attachments when they're available. Thanks!

[@AP1293k]

Gotta update the website so the rack builder function can be done on a cellphone

[@REPfitness]

New builders are rolling out this month to make it much faster/work on mobile. Till then, it should work on any computer, and any non safari/iphone native browser on mobile.

[@98R0791]

I haven't pre-ordered yet, but the Dec ship date makes me sad for new orders lol. Oh shoot, I also see the new extension for the pull up bar.

[@Clumsy619]

I ordered mine the last week of June. Original delivery date was this month. Received a call last week from REP pushing back to December!

[@98R0791]

@@Clumsy619 Dang so they're way behind. They need additional factories to actually meet demand.

[@Pofdmanaxe]

What you guys yapping about my wife won’t let me get one unless you make a smith machine attachment 😂😂

[@THEREALTWISTEDINSANE]

They say it's in the works 👀

[@REPfitness]

It's in development and a high priority for 2025. Our recommendation would be to get this now and show off all the gains you're making. And show this comment to her :)

[@claude4630]

@@REPfitnessdo you think the smith machine would work with this rack or will it require buying a new rack?

[@markhalstead2386]

@@claude4630 It would kill sales if everyone had to buy a new rack for a new component. I imagine it will work with current racks.

[@chromexfz0991]

Well i got a Rogue Half Rack, and was considering moving to the Rogue FM racks....until I saw that video! Wow, Rogue is playing catch up at this point

[@mikeingram3210]

Your video looks like it was all taken with a 5000 series rack. Will the new features you are coming out with for the aries be compatible with the 4000 series? I don't want to give up the closer adjustments hole spacing of the 4000 to move to the 5000. P.s Just visited your PA store two weeks ago. Outstanding staff there.

[@NoFate247]

Love the footage 🎉

[@Scintillius]

checking innnnn

[@NoFate247]

@@Scintilliusyes!!!! How you doing?

[@johnhernandez4763]

Checking in, go get the ares 2.0 already. They’ll give you discount since you have v1.

[@NoFate247]

@@johnhernandez4763 can't afford to just buy that kind of gear on a whim. Wish it worked like that

[@REPfitness]

waiting for you to check in with an Ares no fate!

[@davidcox1422]

God dammit! Just take my money! If you guys can produce a rival to Rogues Rhino belt squat then I will be kitting my home gym entirely in Rep Fitness gear.

[@slyth2677]

Patiently waiting in Belgium too! Give some love to the EU market! :D

[@REPfitness]

Our goal is to release to REP Europe by March!

[@DingusSquatfordJr.]

I love that cut at 5:41 \\ lol //

[@mghtymous21]

Rogue is getting very competitive on price for their similar rack and they are made in America. Any chance we will see a Black Friday sale to blow them out of the water?

[@REPfitness]

We knew there would be followers after others saw the success of the Ares 1.0, Athena, and our other integrated cable options. They raised their price recently, so I think the delta is more significant now. As for discounts on the Ares 2.0 or Pepin... it's tough since people have waited months for their pre-order to ship, and right when we start shipping... to put it on discount with much shorter lead times... would feel insulting to some of our most loyal customers. What do you think?

[@mghtymous21]

@@REPfitness i wouldn't say a customer that waited for a sale compared to someone that jumped on a presale is anymore loyal, especially considering the current state of the economy and families needing to stretch their dollars even further. Also anyone jumping on a presale (especially for such a kick ass product) knows that there's a possible risk to be first in line rather than wait for a smokin deal. And lastly nothing says you can retroactively discount the pre orders or give store credits.

[@mthmas2460]

@@REPfitness as someone who doesn’t have a preorder and won’t be able to buy until 2025 I would say you are in a complicated spot. I think $300 shaved off would be nice but I do think it would be a bad look for your pre order customers

[@Clumsy619]

@@mthmas2460i ordered the 2.0 the last week of June. Original delivery date was this month. I received a call from REP pushing delivery date to December!

[@marvellstarks2434]

Rogue hot goot quality. But the Ares 2 functions better all around

[@klendatas1]

Thing is that I would buy it today as I was sold on it from reveal day, BUT there are no units in UK available to buy!😢

[@REPfitness]

Our goal is to release to REP Europe by March!

[@stevephla]

You're kicking their butt. They "other guy".

[@TonyNovation]

When is Rep Fitness going to buy Mag Grips, Spot Grips, and Trak Fitness? You need to bring those attachments and grips in-house! Would love to see Rep Fitness up your attachment innovation game? If you create a cross between a grip and an abstrap that goes around your elbow/upper-arm for trap and back work, that would be something I've never seen before. Or maybe figure out something functional that could be done with the barbell endcaps (eg some sort of sensor). Also, if you can figure out how to bring back Lynx Grips, that would be awesome! My old pair is getting ... well, old, but still works.

[@REPfitness]

Can't talk too much about it (you'll understand why once they start dropping)... but we will be coming out with a line of higher end cable attachments soon.

[@TonyNovation]

@@REPfitness Awesome-squatz! If you need a beta tester, let me know! I should theoretically have a Rep Ares in January.

[@toniscepanovic2938]

Would having extended feet on the front, without the back ones, and being as close to the wall be an issue? Also how's the stability if I'd use mini feet for example while doing pull ups or having a bar with the plates on the spotter arm.

[@leeirvine4147]

That is great - when are you releasing this in Europe!!!???

[@REPfitness]

Our goal is Q1 2025

[@LuckyAshley21]

Trying to figure out how to order now for future integration: smith machine, belt squat, leg extension, etc. - is it something where I should invest in the 6 post ares or will they work with a 4 post or be able to be daisy chained off the side of a 4 post? I just don't have a lot of depth room

[@ritzcracker1981]

Any conversion kits for the ares 1.0? I love mine but I see the advantage of the upgrades…

[@FieldOVision]

If you have it shipped to Canada, will you put it together ? If so, what would that cost be ? 👀

[@REPfitness]

Few things... we will be dropping a follow along video here in the next few days that should help a lot. This is besides the instruction manual that you get. Both of those make it feasible to put together, especially if you have a buddy helping (We recommend bribery with beer/pizza), and even if you aren't super mechanically inclined. While we do have assembly help in the USA - we sub-contract with these people now: repfitness.com/pages/assembly-services - maybe there is an assembly service local to your area that could help.

[@markhalstead2386]

@@REPfitness I will have to do something for my wife to get her help. I did put Ares 1 together by myself, but had help from the buyer in dismantling it.

[@andrewreid8846]

'Free' shipping means shipping is built into the price, which is fine, unless you live in Canada, in which case you pay the higher price and then pay for shipping too. Just got a $1,100 estimate for shipping after building an Ares 2.0 with PR-5000. The annoying part is I live 9 hours away from the Ohio warehouse, which is a lot closer than many places in USA.

[@ZtZoomin]

Bring back the orange uprights. I’d already have it pre ordered

[@fwiffo42]

Rogue has orange uprights available!

[@selfmadelen]

Can you share what the small updates you did to the ares 2.0 besides the 2 pieces that hold the lat pull down bar?

[@TheRealYoshi7]

Hi REP, will you deliver the ares 2.0 special edition first? Or i need to wait to december too?

[@YxmBxc-w4u]

When are you adding the micro adjustment to the athena pr5000 v2 as a add on? I would like to get one for mine athena

[@darkmatter16]

Is there any ways to make these upgrades without buying the whole thing as an original Ares owner

[@Derek87829]

Adonis 88" for basement ceilings when? Please guys

[@DrDeusExMachina]

Is the rep cardio runner ever going to have a release date?

[@Blazemon9999]

Why are you teasing us??? I placed my order in May and according the last phone call I got from you guys the Ares isn't shipping til mid November. Maybe release this video end of month or somethn

[@ryand6306]

Not unless your someone like garage gym reviews or other large influencers

[@rjm656]

Some people already got theirs and have been posting photos on facebook. So they're already shipping for early buyers.

[@Blazemon9999]

I placed my order within the first 2 weeks of pre-order and they told me everyone is being delayed. Maybe its just because I'm in Canada, but I did specifically ask if everyone who pre-ordered was getting the same call. There's an issue with some of the parts not meeting their quality standards

[@rjm656]

@@Blazemon9999 The people who got theirs ordered in the first day. Everyone was delayed but they’re starting to ship out now. I’ve seen at least three people post on Facebook

[@REPfitness]

Copy/pasting this from another comment: Long answer on the extra wait times: Long pre-orders are tricky, and we're sorry about the delays - we hate being late. We started shipping last week, so people should start to see them out on social/home gym forums, etc. We'll be ramping up production fast to meet the high demand, but quality(and the few design tweaks we had to make) is our #1 goal, even if it means being late. We should get caught up over the next few months and get to same/next day shipping like all our in-stock equipment. Then we'll be rolling out innovative attachments that work with our racks all next year.

[@johnhernandez4763]

I want the half rack with the multi grip pull up bar though, and a Black Friday or military discount. I’ll wait then I’ll dump 5k or so

[@toniscepanovic2938]

You could solve the multi grip pull ups with Kensui or Angle90's.

[@spacecowboy301]

Could I do chest supported cable rows with this and rep pegasus attachment, or would the cable get in the way? Is there any way to mount the rep pegasus seat to the center where the lat pulldown is? Can you use gym pins to increase stack weight?

[@Jmscavaleiro]

Very good question the Pegasus one.

[@toniscepanovic2938]

Don't think REP Pegaus works on the Ares at all, you could place it but imagine the ROM.

[@VillainCollector1]

When are we going to get a preacher curl attachment and a leg extension/leg curl attachment for our Blackwing bench?

[@Jmscavaleiro]

Its not a matter of being only for the Blackwing. It is needed for a lightweight bench too.

[@stevebuscemi6]

I ordered this and the Rep-Peppin 120lb dumbbells. And I probably wont get either until 2025.

[@Executableapplication]

Please please please Black Friday sale 🤞🤞🤞

[@robhughes2629]

Sweet video! Do you know which wheeled Rep benches the bench doc will be compatible with? Will it work with the 4100?

[@ronniefarhat95]

I have the version 1 of the AB-5200 and I have the same question.

[@REPfitness]

The 3rd paragraph here - repfitness.com/products/ares-2-0-builder - " 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)" We had to stick with the wider cut outs on the newer larger rear base design because if we cut in too narrow, then docking/centering wouldn't make sense. You can always remove the footplate to still get extra depth for incline benching.

[@robhughes2629]

@@REPfitnessthank you. So does that mean the bench doc is not compatible with the 4100?

[@chrisl06340]

Looks good...I will be looking to buy an "all in one" within the next year...but...your new pull-up bar does not seem to be available yet on "Rack Builder" and looks too close...maybe?...How about Smith machine add on...and...jammer arms like PRX Halo or Major Fitness that move in all directions that use either plates and/or connect to the cable stacks....and...multifunctional cable arms like Freemotion, ForceUSA C10, EonFit Omni...ForceUSA X15 where you can go from 2:1 to 1:1...All of you companies seem to be getting closer...but...none of you are there just yet. REP seems to be the best at being able to customize...if I knew you were working on Smith, jammer arms, and adjustable cable arms that I could add onto this in the future and not have to buy a whole new unit I would purchase the Ares 2.0...I do appreciate the hard work you are putting into making home gyms awesome though. Also, Bells of Steel is offering service for using HSA funds to pay for fitness equipment...is this legit? Is REP working on this also?

[@andrew-bd9xb]

What is the length of the 4 post (with the mini feet included)

[@bradydeakin8954]

Any chance us Australians are getting these?

[@j.benjamin1785]

My home gym is on the 2nd floor and I want this over Rogue’s because you have an 80” version. But having the combined 520lb weight stack plus the rack and plates all in one room make me a bit nervous. Someone convince me to take the risk.

[@jellevanelten1483]

I'm gonna do the same! Do or die! But I did ask for the construction blueprints to find my floor's capacity and I'm adding front feet extensions to the front and back and more crossmembers to the side to spread the weight.

[@mghtymous21]

When the area 2.0 goes live for actual purchase (not preorder) will pick up from the California warehouse be an option?

[@REPfitness]

Yes, like all of our equipment that sometimes starts with a pre-order, it eventually gets to same/next day shipping or same day pick up at our CA/PA locations.

[@martinelliott6004]

Really informative video and the product looks great! Can I just ask, is it possible to use the cable pulleys for bench pressing or squats? I’m trying to find a product that doesn’t require additional plates. Could you get a long bar to join the cables to simulate the same? (Sorry if this is a stupid question!)

[@toniscepanovic2938]

Not sure if you'd be able to place the bar on the j-cups, could be wrong though. Do ask the same question on r/homegym - daily thread, you'll get more help there for sure.

[@NJW-f8c]

Any belt squat attachments in the works?

[@REPfitness]

Yep, rack integrated and free standing. It'll be something special. Can't wait to showcase it.

[@mattjw08]

Possible on the 4 post? ​@@REPfitness

[@GregRamaker-s4u]

Can you use jammer arms with the trolleys up higher to attach to the jammer arms for pull downs? Will the arms interfere with the cables on the uprights?

[@garr6758]

This is awesome; however, super disappointing that I can't upgrade my Ares to the Ares 2.0 without just buying the whole thing. What a bummer!

[@REPfitness]

V1 Ares is still an awesome product that does so much and was market leading at the time. We also had a pretty small team of just two product developers then vs a team of 20+ now. So 10x in size for that team means we put out better equipment now like the Adonis. Designs will always improve. We initially tried to make it compatible, but there were going to be too many areas we couldn't improve as much as we wanted to if we made it upgradable. That is why we offered all the v1 owners a discount.

[@heshammuslih5943]

Waiting for a Black Friday Sale 👀

[@Ripper218]

Need one here in the UK please asap

[@DevinPennington-z3n]

You say the most compact is 22” in the video. I thought you could bolt down a 16” rack and the area doesn’t add much dimension at all. Is the 22” including feet, or a 45 lb plate off the back on a peg?

[@REPfitness]

Yep, trolleys on front, weight storage/45lb on the back.. all adds the inches you're counting. It's extremely compact when bolted down for what you get.

[@yaboyaahman]

16” crossmember + the two 3” uprights

[@jlgg9816]

@@REPfitness The Ares 2.0 builder shows the weight stack sits behind the PR5000 frame a few inches. Should that add to the rack’s 16+3+3 depth?

[@bizzieone2]

What is the height of the REP Ares that you are using on the video?

[@benmulleady7266]

That's the 93. Saw ares 1.0 on an 80 last week and it feels small which is a shame as I can't fit a 93...😞

[@bizzieone2]

@@benmulleady7266 I’m in the same situation..

[@REPfitness]

@@benmulleady7266 Nailed it! This is the 93.

[@stevegrimes5105]

Guys, lats pull the arms caudally and dorsally. The lat row attachment needs to be at shoulder height.

[@jlgg9816]

Can you explain more?

[@chriszim467]

We are still waiting here in Germannnnyyy :)

[@REPfitness]

Goal is to get Ares 2.0 to REP Europe by March!

[@luisbustamante5695]

Do the pulleys scratch the post when sliding it up and down. I know Ver. One does, so are there any improvements to the coating inside? becuase getting the paint scratches defeats the purpose of having a pretty color rack.

[@patrickmurray1246]

They mention improvements in the video on the lock pin that sound like less of a chance to scratch the post than on v1 of the Ares.

[@luisbustamante5695]

@patrickmurray1246 i saw that afterwards. Hopefully it's better than V1 because I hate the line marks from the pulleys.

[@alexisfournier1154]

Europe quietly waiting.

[@REPfitness]

Goal is to get this to REP Europe by March!

[@Alex-kb9rd]

How long are the cables expected to last?

[@REPfitness]

Good question, our robot is still going with over 100,000 pulls at the full weight stack and counting... @6:53 in the video. A long time.

[@Alex-kb9rd]

@@REPfitness it would be cool if that was live streamed with a rep counter

[@TonyNovation]

Anyone tried cable attached belt squats like in the Ares 2.0? How is it?

[@RyanHoilman-pj4pn]

Will that single swivel pulley work for ares 1.0?

[@REPfitness]

Unfortunately not. We tried to make Ares 2.0 compatible with the 1.0 but there were going to be too many areas we couldn't improve as a result. We wanted to make 2.0 the best we could and not forgo potential updates.

[@AmorFati777X]

Will there be a conversion kit for 1.0s?

[@markhalstead2386]

They already said no to this. Almost all the parts would need swapped out. It is financially better to just sell the Ares 1.0 and buy the Ares 2.0.

[@AmorFati777X]

Thanks

[@Scintillius]

If I do not use the feet for the half rack setup, can I mount it to the wall via the stringer?

[@REPfitness]

Yes - but you need to do it correctly and purchase additional 16" cross-members for the space needed away from the wall.

[@Scintillius]

​@@REPfitness thanks for the reply. Could i just use the 26.1" front foot extensions you sell instead of the mini foot extensions on the front and back? I want to push my rack as close to the wall as possible

[@brayden5925]

Still waiting on a better belt squat integration

[@REPfitness]

In development. Rack integrated and standalone options. It's going to be something special... can't wait to showcase it.

[@brayden5925]

@@REPfitness Eureka 🙌🏼

[@WollastonAbraham]

062 Jackeline Vista

[@j.benjamin1785]

Only company to put the pressure on Rogue lol

[@abigor315]

Im from europe. Where can i buy this?

[@REPfitness]

Our goal is to release to REP Europe by March!

[@gingerwhale871]

WHERE DO YOU SELL IN EUROPE? Tell me pls :c

[@REPfitness]

We are working on getting the Ares 2.0 to REP Europe-goal is by March!

[@gingerwhale871]

@@REPfitness extra points if you offer a yellow powder coat option for that powerarmor feel

[@nickmaag8423]

Can the multi-grip pull up bar fit on the 4 post??

[@REPfitness]

We are releasing a pull-up attachment soon which will allow any of our pull-up bars to attach to the 4-post Ares 2.0.

[@Khadak22]

​@@REPfitnessI would love a pull up bar in the style of the FT-5000

[@makersmarksman5707]

Am I the only one that can’t do ANYTHING with an IPhone on rep’s website? I can’t even configure an Ares to place an order.

[@REPfitness]

New builders are rolling out this month to make it much faster/work on mobile. Till then, it should work on any computer, and any non safari/iphone native browser on mobile.

[@aZp_Kill]

When in europe pls

[@REPfitness]

Goal is by March

[@krisroadruck5081]

I don't suppose you guys sell an upgrade kit to convert an existing dual athena setup w/ lat/low-row over to this for some savings (since already have the weight plates and such)?

[@ryand6306]

What are the changes that were made to the original design of the 2.0 that caused a 4 month additional delay?

[@mjr2471]

I get that rep not being able to make an upgrade kit to turn a 1.0 into a 2.0 but seems like they could still make an upgrade kit to turn a 1.0 into a 1.5 which fixes just the things that are easy to fix like turning the weight stacks sideways for more room, raising up the low row to a reasonable height, and using trolleys that don’t scratch the rack

[@oswelds]

Bench dock 5/5

[@blockhead3654]

I wish they did not charge for paint The racks would be so much cheeper.

[@REPfitness]

Only upgrade is the clear coat. The builder may just be a bit confusing as you select options - but those are for the actual uprights.

[@MEAT-BASED-VEGAN]

rack looks good but you dont look like a lifters at all) get same swole 300 lbs guys there to train on it

[@mr.t7431]

Please GOD add a smith machine! PLLLEAAAASEEEE

[@REPfitness]

It's in development and a high priority for 2025!

[@ANUJSINGH-f5v]

@@REPfitnesslooking forward for smith machine and belt squat attachment

[@amunra69]

Two years ago you said you were working on products to integrate with the Ares, and you have nothing to show for it. Why should people believe you now?

[@JJ-zr6fu]

Make it in the USA then I’ll care