REP Athena Plate Loaded Side-Mount Functional Trainer

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REP Athena Plate Loaded Side-Mount Functional Trainer
REP Athena Plate Loaded Side-Mount Functional Trainer
REP Athena Plate Loaded Side-Mount Functional Trainer
REP Athena Plate Loaded Side-Mount Functional Trainer

Product Highlights

  • Fits PR-4000  or PR-5000 V2 series power racks
  • 2:1 pulley ratio 
  • Available for 80” and 93” power racks
Categories: Functional trainer, Strength Conditioning

Video Review

In-Depth Review

REP Fitness Athena Review (2025): A High-Value Cable Attachment

REP Fitness Athena Review (2025): A High-Value Cable Attachment

In our REP Fitness Athena review, we take a first look at this newly released plate-loaded or selectorized functional trainer. Read the full review.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Free shipping
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Available to purchase as left or right and paired.
  • Functional trainer without large footprint
  • Designed to be adjustable with one hand with large oversized pop-pin
  • Integrated band pegs on base and headplate
  • Upgrade kit will be available in the future
Cons
  • Compatible with limited racks
  • The Athena cannot clear weight horns with all diameter plates
  • Comes with only 1 only D-handle attachment

Specs

Pulley Ratio 2:1
Foldable Yes
Weight Horn Loadable Length 10.6”
Minimum Usable Weight 7 lb/unit
Cable Travel 106” (93” rack)\, 82.8” (80” rack)
Added Depth 6.0” (in front of rack)
Added Height 1.8”
Added Width 12.3”
Maximum Weight Capacity 540 lb (feels like 270 lb)

Product Summary

The Athena Plate-Loaded Side-Mount Functional Trainer could be a useful addition to your home gym: It can add a lot of versatility to a cable system without taking up much space, provided your current gym set-up is compatible with the Athena.


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