Ares Cable Attachment | How To Build Video | REP Fitness

This video features a Pr-5000 6-post Ares but this build video will be helpful for any configuration of the Ares. Matt and Dan will walk you through each step in the instructions on how to build the Ares Cable Attachment.

Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
00:47 1A
00:55 1B
01:06 2
02:07 3
02:28 4A
04:52 5
06:07 6
08:06 7
09:15 8A&B
10:27 9A&B
11:55 10A
12:32 10B&C
15:01 Tips for Tightening Bolts
16:42 11
18:13 12A
18:36 12B
25:57 13
33:12 14
33:49 15
34:44 16

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[theconcerned]

I just built this rack and it's a beast. If there is ever an earthquake... I'm ducking and covering in the Ares rack. 💪

[marvellstarks]

I am deeply in love with this Ares. I mean it. I'm running though like 7 different exercises in 30 minutes now. And enjoying every Rep

[tbone]

This was a pleasure to put together. I'm not sure how long it took since I didn't do it all at once. Probably 4-5 hours but I took my time and didn't need any help. Easy enough to stop and pick back up again to complete when I had time. The cabling was very intuitive once I dove into it. The pulleys are slick and quiet in use (more than I even hoped). Just a beautiful piece of equipment. A work of art.

[demery]

Just finished my Ares over Christmas, just wanted to say thank you so much for this video. There is 0% chance i would have been able to get this up by myself without it. Good job bros, i wish i could by you both a beer. For anyone else building this monster, when you get to step 12, please please choose the correct cable, and not have to redo like an hour of work (for my first attempt). As it is painfully obvious in retrospect, i didn't notice the upper and lower cables are different. Additionally, i have to say i hit my head on the REP logo plate approximately 47 times over the course of this build

[flexmarksthespot]

Glad you guys made this video. Will save me tons of headache as someone who doesn’t like paper instructions 🙃

[psykalag]

I appreciate you repeating "the cable goes between the pulley and the cable guard". It is now seared into my brain

[markhalstead]

Just ordered a 36 mm socket, 36 mm wrench and a 24 mm wrench. I already had the 17 mm wrench and 17 & 24 mm sockets. Now I just need the hardware. Since I bought a 6 post rack with Ares, I will just put together the Ares and rear 4 post first before I install the 30" crossmembers. I will then install the front columns with pulleys attached.

I have watched this video several times in anticipation of receiving my Ares and PR 5000. Old rack is sold.

I can see this being more difficult if the rack has to be closer to the wall. The instructions state that a 19 mm wrench is also needed, but I did not see one used in the video. Now that my Ares has been shipped, I will be able to put it together from memory at this point, LOL.

[emmanuelsarella]

Love it. Can you please design a utility seat too. That will complete the eco system

[josephline]

Amazing video, thanks so much to everyone at REP! The engineering design to make the Ares pulley system work with the rack is spectacular, something you really appreciate when putting everything together 🤘

[biblecharlie]

We started putting the ARES together according to the instructions. When we got to “Step 7”, with nothing fully tightened, only hand tight, parts # 25-0300 & 25-0296, would not fit into place. They are to long. After measuring them, they are 17” in length. If you forward to the 5:15 seconds – 6:00 minute mark, you will notice these parts slip right into place on the video, but not so much for us. So come to find out, that top back brace piece, needed to be rotated 180 degrees and all went well after. Since I'm a real jack ass, I found out the hard way. Maybe your a fellow jack ass and so maybe this will help my fellow jackasses. Thanks!

[Spp.]

This is an excellent video. I will order in the next few weeks.

[davidba]

Been waiting for this instructional video to be released. Looking forward to when I get the shipping notification for my Ares.

[josephmhines]

Just built my ARES over the weekend and all in all it was an AWESOME experience...this video is a huge help. @repfitness heads up you may want to include an FAQ that mentions the ARES isn't compatible with the Compact Logo Plate. The cross member still works fine but the compact logo plate must be removed. This isn't a big deal...but If I got a cart alert when i purchased both at the same time I could have saved a few bucks. My only other issue was the folder with weight stack upgrade instructions and stickers either didn't make the pallet or got lost along the way. I'd recommend mailing that or including it inside a box. I contacted customer service and I'm sure you guys will get me stickers quick. LOVE THE ARES and the packing was exceptional. Update: Rep responded to my support request in less that 12 hours and has setup a back order for the upgrade plate stickers. :)

[forrestbowman]

One of these for the Athena would be a great idea

[hasanusmani]

Step 3: top back brace has an orientation, not mentioned in the video. Just finished my build and got that wrong. I had to take the back post off and loosen the back part of the rack, adding an extra hour or so on the build to correct the orientation. Maybe call it out in the instructions and at min 2:12 of the video.

[jaydavisblue]

Great Video, made the setup as smooth as possible!

[rubenrobles]

Excellent quality. Just built mines in our studio in Puertorico. Excellent customer service!! Will definitely be buying more from Rep!!

[REPfitness]

We've updated our description here to include a link to the assembly PDF. This shows recommended tools on the first page. If you're checking out this video early and getting prepped for delivery.

[marvellstarks]

Good job Rep getting the Ares out at a fast pace after the delay. I'm seeing alot of people receiving them

[scott]

Been waiting since March the anticipation is killing