Can You Add a Functional Trainer to an Existing Power Rack? (Yes — Here's How)
Can You Add a Functional Trainer to an Existing Power Rack? (Yes — Here's How)
Last updated: April 2026 — A practical guide to adding cable functionality to your existing power rack, featuring the VERVE Tori Cable Attachment and what you need to know before buying.
TL;DR: Yes, you can add cables to an existing power rack — if it is a VERVE rack or rig. The VERVE Tori Cable Attachment ($2,999) converts any VERVE rack or rig (75x75mm upright system) into a full functional trainer. Dual 150kg weight stacks with a 2:1 pulley ratio (75kg working resistance per side). Spring-loaded cable height adjustment. No new rack required — it bolts onto your existing Zen, Satori, Commercial Half Rack, Wall Mounted, or any VERVE rig. This is one of the most cost-effective ways to add cable training to a home gym.
The Problem: You Want Cables but Already Have a Rack
This is one of the most common questions in the home gym community. You bought a power rack. You love it for squats, bench, and overhead press. But now you want cable exercises — face pulls, tricep pushdowns, cable flyes, lat pulldowns — and you are looking at your garage wondering where a separate cable machine would even fit.
The traditional options are not great: buy a standalone functional trainer ($3,000-$6,000, plus it takes up another 2-3 square metres), or buy a completely new rack-and-cable combo unit ($5,000+, wasting the rack you already own).
The VERVE Tori Cable Attachment solves this by adding dual cable stacks directly to your existing VERVE rack. Same footprint. Same rack. Full cable functionality added.
The VERVE Tori Cable Attachment — What You Get
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | $2,999 |
| Weight Stacks | Dual 150kg stacks |
| Pulley Ratio | 2:1 (75kg working resistance per side at the handle) |
| Cable Height Adjustment | Spring-loaded pins for quick repositioning |
| Compatibility | All VERVE racks and rigs with 75x75mm uprights |
| Steel | 75x75x3mm (matches VERVE rack construction) |
| Included | Cable handles, weight stack covers |
| Warranty (Structural) | 5 years (welding, weight stacks) |
| Warranty (Bearings/Pulleys) | 1 year |
| Warranty (Cables/Accessories) | 6 months |
Compatible VERVE Racks
The Tori Cable Attachment works with any VERVE rack or rig that uses the 75x75mm upright system. That includes:
| Rack Model | Price | Compatible | Combined Price (Rack + Cable Attachment) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satori Power Rack | $1,099 | Yes | $4,098 |
| Zen Power Rack | $1,599 | Yes | $4,598 |
| Commercial Half Rack | $1,399 | Yes | $4,398 |
| Wall Mounted Folding Squat Rack | $899 | Yes | $3,898 |
| VERVE Rig (any configuration) | Varies | Yes | Varies |
The key point: even buying a Zen Power Rack ($1,599) + Tori Cable Attachment ($2,999) = $4,598 total. That is less than a standalone Tori Functional Trainer Rack ($5,249) and gives you effectively the same capability.
Step-by-Step: What Is Involved
- Step 1: Confirm your rack. You need a VERVE rack or rig with 75x75mm uprights. The Tori Cable Attachment is designed specifically for this upright system. It will not fit non-VERVE racks with different upright dimensions.
- Step 2: Check your ceiling height. The cable stacks add height to your setup. Ensure you have sufficient ceiling clearance for the full cable travel. Standard ceiling height (2.4m) works with most configurations.
- Step 3: Check your floor space. The cable stacks extend behind the rack. Measure the available depth behind your rack and compare with the Tori Cable Attachment dimensions.
- Step 4: Order the Tori Cable Attachment. It ships from the Gold Coast with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders.
- Step 5: Assembly. The attachment bolts to your existing rack uprights. Two-person installation recommended due to the weight of the weight stacks. Follow the included assembly guide. Typical installation takes 2-3 hours.
- Step 6: Train. Once installed, you have full dual-cable functionality. Adjust cable heights with the spring-loaded pins, select your weight, and train. Cable flyes, tricep pushdowns, face pulls, lat pulldowns, cable rows, wood chops — the full range of cable exercises is available.
Tori Cable Attachment vs Buying a Standalone Functional Trainer
| Factor | Tori Cable Attachment (add to existing rack) | Standalone Functional Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $2,999 | $3,000-$6,000+ |
| Additional Floor Space | Minimal (extends behind existing rack) | Full new footprint (2-3 sqm) |
| Rack Functionality | Keeps your existing rack | Separate unit (no rack) |
| Weight Stacks | Dual 150kg (75kg working/side) | Varies (typically 50-90kg working/side) |
| Attachment Compatibility | All VERVE rack attachments work | Usually proprietary or none |
| Best For | Existing VERVE rack owners | New setup without a rack |
The Upgrade Path — How It Works in Practice
This is where VERVE's 75x75mm ecosystem approach pays off. Here is a typical home gym evolution:
Year 1: Buy a Zen Power Rack ($1,599), barbell, bench, and plates. Total spend: ~$3,000-$3,500.
Year 2: Add the Tori Cable Attachment ($2,999). Your Zen is now a functional trainer. All your existing J-hooks, safety straps, and attachments still work.
Year 3+: Add more attachments — dip handle, lever arms, landmine, plate storage — all compatible with the same 75x75mm system. Your gym grows without replacing anything.
This staged investment approach means you do not need $5,000+ upfront for a Tori Functional Trainer Rack. You build toward it over time, and nothing you buy gets wasted or replaced.
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Add Cables to Your Rack
The VERVE Tori Cable Attachment adds dual 150kg weight stacks to any VERVE rack or rig. 75kg working resistance per side. Spring-loaded cable height adjustment. No new rack needed.
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