UPS High (Universal Pulley System)

Name: UPS High (Universal Pulley System)
Brand: Surplus Strength
Rating: 4.22 (6 reviews)

The UPS High (Universal Pulley System) is a rack-mounted cable pulley attachment from Surplus Strength, built for lat pulldowns, tricep extensions, and other overhead cable work without the footprint of a standalone cable machine. It clamps onto an existing 2”x3” or 3”x3” power rack in any of several positions – front, rear, or side – and adds only about 2” of clearance above the top of the rack. Construction is 11-gauge, laser-cut and cold-formed steel with stainless-steel hardware, 4.5” heavy-duty thermoplastic pulleys, and UHMW inserts that protect the rack’s finish at the mounting points. It’s hand-welded in middle Tennessee and covered by a lifetime warranty on structural welds and a 5-year warranty on the pulleys. The UPS High pairs with the companion UPS Low for low rows, curls, and hip-hinge work, and with Rogue’s Rhino functional-trainer drop-in for a broader cable-exercise setup. Owners consistently describe it as the smoothest rack-mounted pulldown unit they’ve used, citing years of use with no perceptible drag or wear.

Patent	U.S. Patent No. 11,878,205
Pulleys	4.5" heavy-duty thermoplastic (polyurethane or aluminum upgrade available)
Included	1/4" cable (cut to specified rack height), 2 carabiners, heavy-duty polyurethane pulleys
Material	11-gauge steel (laser-cut, cold-formed), stainless-steel hardware
Mounting	Front, rear, or side of rack; multiple mounting positions
Warranty	Lifetime on structural welds; 5 years on pulleys
Manufacturer	Surplus Strength
Manufacturing	Hand-welded, made in Tennessee, USA
Clearance added	Approximately 2" above the top of the rack
Weight capacity	300 lb
Compatible add ons	UPS Low (low rows, curls, hip hinges), Rogue Rhino functional trainer
Rack compatibility	2"x3" or 3"x3" uprights, 1" or 5/8" hole spacing

What is a Rack Attachment?

What rack attachments are

Rack attachments bolt or pin onto a power rack or squat stand to expand what it can do — J-cups and safety arms/straps (the essentials), plus dip bars, a landmine, a lat pulldown, weight-plate storage, roller J-cups, and more. They turn a rack into a whole gym.

Compatibility comes first

An attachment must match your rack’s upright size (2x2, 2x3, or 3x3) and hole pattern/hardware (e.g. 5/8-in vs 1-in holes, Westside spacing). Attachments are usually series-specific — a Monster Lite J-cup won’t fit an Echo upright — so confirm the fit before buying.

How it compares

	UPS High (Universal Pulley System)	ISOLATOR Seat Pad	Band Pegs 2.0	Landmine Rack Attachment
GymRadar rating	4.22/5	4.22/5	4.22/5	4.22/5
Price	$325.00	$249.99	$23.99	$169.00
Patent	U.S. Patent No. 11,878,205
Pulleys	4.5" heavy-duty thermoplastic (polyurethane or aluminum upgrade available)
Included	1/4" cable (cut to specified rack height), 2 carabiners, heavy-duty polyurethane pulleys
Material	11-gauge steel (laser-cut, cold-formed), stainless-steel hardware		Solid steel, bright chrome finish	11 Gauge American Steel
Mounting	Front, rear, or side of rack; multiple mounting positions			Bolts to side of compatible rack
Warranty	Lifetime on structural welds; 5 years on pulleys	1-year structural warranty; 30-day money-back guarantee
Manufacturer	Surplus Strength		REP Fitness	Sorinex
Manufacturing	Hand-welded, made in Tennessee, USA
Clearance added	Approximately 2" above the top of the rack
Weight capacity	300 lb
Compatible add ons	UPS Low (low rows, curls, hip hinges), Rogue Rhino functional trainer
Rack compatibility	2"x3" or 3"x3" uprights, 1" or 5/8" hole spacing

4.2/5 · 6 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.22/5	6 reviews
Youtube	4.7/5	3 reviews
Reddit	4.6/5	5 reviews

The Surplus Strength UPS High is a rack-mounted pulley attachment built for lat pulldowns and tricep extensions on an existing power rack, and reviewers consistently rate it as the standout in its category. Build quality is the strongest dimension – 11-gauge American-welded steel, thermoplastic pulleys reviewers call “quite possibly the smoothest lat pulldown unit” they’ve tested, and a three-year owner follow-up video reporting zero drag or wear after regular use. Versatility is close behind: it mounts to 2”x3” or 3”x3” racks in multiple positions, adds only 2” of clearance, and pairs with the companion UPS Low or a Rogue Rhino functional trainer for rows and hinges. Value is the weakest dimension by comparison – at $325-395 for the High alone (or $725 for the full bundle) it’s a premium price for a plate-loaded, non-selectorized system, even though reviewers agree it still undercuts standalone cable machines.

+Build quality: 11-gauge steel construction, stainless hardware, and thermoplastic pulleys reviewers call "quite possibly the smoothest lat pulldown unit" tested (Garage Gym Experiment)
+Durability: zero drag or wear reported after three years of regular use; lifetime warranty on structural welds, 5-year warranty on pulleys (YouTube: "Surplus Strength UPS 3 Years Later"; manufacturer)
+Versatility: mounts to 2"x3" or 3"x3" racks in multiple positions, pairs with the UPS Low or a Rogue Rhino functional trainer, and adds only 2" of clearance above the rack (manufacturer; r/homegym)
+Functionality: full range-of-motion lat pulls with no perceptible drag, described by owners as a big upgrade over bench-mounted pulldown attachments (r/homegym)
+Value: undercuts standalone selectorized cable machines while matching their build quality, per both independent reviewers (Garage Gym Reviews, Garage Gym Experiment)

−Value: premium pricing for a plate-loaded system -- $325-395 for the High alone, $725 for the full High+Low bundle (Garage Gym Reviews)
−Functionality: plate loading requires manually changing weight between sets rather than a selector pin (Garage Gym Experiment)
−Functionality: mild cable sway during use, though reviewers rate its severity low (roughly 3/10) (Garage Gym Experiment)
−Value: made-to-order production means variable shipping lead times, currently quoted at 5-7 business days (manufacturer)

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