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ANCORE · Portable Cable Trainer

ANCORE

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ANCORE

Portable spring-based cable trainer, single 9 lb unit (fully loaded), 5-65 lb native range at a 1:1 ratio adjusted with add-on plates. Straps to a squat rack, pole, or beam; ANCORE markets this as equivalent to 10-130 lb on a standard 2:1 pulley cable machine (their marketing comparison, not a computed figure by us).

Full specifications

Essentials

Resistance
Spring

Size & fit

Footprint width — fits within
4.75 in
Footprint depth — fits within
12 in
Height — fits within
3 in

Extras

Catalog status
New

More specs

Made in
USA
Warranty (frame)
2yr
Data status
Complete
1:1
Origin detail
Designed, engineered, and hand Assembled in the usa (per manufacturer).
Attachment / rack-fit claims
Strap mount for squat racks, poles, beams (10 14in circumference optimal); compatible with all ANCORE attachments.
Machine weight
9 lb
Warranty detail
2 Year warranty with usa Based support.
Cable travel
8 ft high Strength dyneema fiber cable.
Max resistance (digital/portable)
65 lb
Minimum resistance
5 lb
Included attachments
Strap mount, Coated Steel Universal Carabiner clip.
Installation
None Required

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Price history

Current$599
All-time low$449Nov 2021
All-time high$599Jul 2026
Tracking sinceOct 2021
$500$600Oct 2021Dec 2022Mar 2024May 2025Aug 2026low $449now $599

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