Cable attachments might not get the same spotlight as barbells or benches, but they play a huge role in shaping how a home gym functions. After spending years building and refining my setup, I’ve assembled a collection of attachments that cover everything from classic pulldowns and rows to more unique functional trainer movements. Here’s an in-depth look at the attachments I use most often on my Rep Fitness Dual Adonis functional trainer—and why each one earns a place in daily rotation.
Setup and Overview
The Adonis features six attachment points, allowing multiple tools to be hooked up simultaneously. It’s one of the main reasons I enjoy training on this machine—everything I need is right there, ready to swap out in seconds. For this overview, I’ll start with the lat pulldown attachments before working down to low row and functional trainer accessories.
Force 6 Fitness Landmine T-Bar Row Handle
One of the most impressive pieces in my collection is the Force 6 Fitness Landmine T-Bar Row Handle, which I’ve also reviewed separately. It’s a brilliantly versatile attachment that includes a hook for cable work, a smooth sliding width adjustment with pop pins, and premium knurling on the handles. The spin on the handle is incredibly smooth, making it one of the highest-quality multiuse attachments I’ve come across.
It functions as both a landmine T-bar row handle and a top-tier pulldown grip. However, there’s one caveat for taller users: because of the Adonis’s 93-inch height and the vertical drop of the handle design, the total travel distance from the cable point to the grips can limit the top-end range of motion on pulldowns. At 6’1”, I can’t get a complete overhead stretch when seated. On a taller tower, this wouldn’t be an issue, but for users my height or above, it’s worth noting.
Prime Fitness RO-T8 Handles Setup
The next attachment is my most frequently used setup—the Prime Fitness RO-T8 handles paired with a generic multi-hole attachment bar I found on Amazon. This setup allows me to adjust the handle width to mimic the flexibility of the Force 6 attachment.
To improve the usability, I swapped out the standard Prime carabiner system for compact swivel carabiners I found online. They’re rated for about 450 pounds combined, plenty for the Adonis’s 210-pound stacks. This change eliminated the extra vertical drop created by the original double-carabiner design and gave me better range of motion on pulldowns and rows.
The RO-T8 handles themselves are excellent—comfortable, ergonomic, and built for natural wrist rotation. I use them constantly for both lat pulldowns and low cable rows, and the design allows for a deep contraction without wrist strain.
Mag Grip and Standard Attachments
The Mag Grip handle is another standout. It has a slightly supinated angle that feels great on the wrists and provides a strong lat stretch at the top of the movement. I’ve had mine for more than five years, and it still sees weekly use.
The Adonis also includes a few solid stock attachments: a straight bar and a standard wide lat pulldown bar, both from Rep Fitness. These are well-knurled, heavy-duty steel pieces that perform as expected. I also added a Rep angled pushdown bar—a diagonally cut V-style handle that works equally well for triceps, pushdowns, and close-grip rows. It’s a surprisingly underrated piece that adds variety without taking up much space.
I also keep a traditional Double D-Handle for close-grip work, a simple Amazon find that’s served me for years, and a Prime T-Bar row handle, which can technically attach to cables but feels awkward in that position.
D Handles, Spud Inc Attachments, and Specialty Pieces
The Adonis ships with excellent metal D handles, which feature great knurling and solid build quality. I use those frequently, along with a cheaper plastic pair for movements where I just need a loop rather than a grip.
For lower-body or accessory work, I’ve added several Spud Inc. pieces. One strap can be used for glute kickbacks and hamstring curls, while another functions as a flexible rope for pushdowns or face pulls. Both are extremely durable and add variety to my programming.
Low Row and Functional Trainer Favorites
For low cable rows, I often rotate between the Prime RO-T8 setup, the 46 Fitness handle, and a wider neutral grip bar with a cambered frame. The camber makes a huge difference—allowing full range of motion without the bar running into the torso, which can happen with a straight handle. The same applies when I use the Pegasus seat on the Adonis for chest-supported rows—the camber ensures cleaner movement.
The Rep Fitness EZ Curl handle is another staple for tricep and bicep work. It’s compact, smooth, and well-knurled. While a lighter aluminum version might be easier to maneuver, the current steel model feels stable and substantial.
The Slingshot Shake Strap
One of the most unique attachments I’ve tested is the Slingshot Shake Strap from Mark Bell. It combines a traditional cable strap with a section of elastic material similar to the Slingshot bench accessory. The result is a hybrid movement experience—when you move explosively, you feel an initial elastic rebound followed by the steady pull of cable resistance. Slower reps feel more traditional. This variable tension effect creates new sensations on familiar movements like overhead triceps extensions, curls, and cable crunches. It’s unconventional, but after experimenting with tempos and movement speeds, it’s become one of my favorite accessories for functional trainer work.
Supporting Attachments and Final Thoughts
My functional trainer setup also includes standard rope attachments, ankle and wrist straps for grip-free isolation work, and pegboard hooks added aftermarket to store everything neatly. Movements like lying lateral raises and kickbacks benefit tremendously from these smaller accessories.
While this is already an extensive lineup, I plan to continue expanding the collection—particularly with new Prime pieces such as their four-in-one handle. Cable attachments are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to add variety to a home gym. Small additions like these can completely change the feel of a workout without taking up extra floor space.
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Cable attachments may seem like minor details, but in a well-equipped home gym, they’re what make training versatile, efficient, and fun.