Bells Of Steel Kraken Rack Attachment for 4 Post Hydra & Manticore Racks (Single Side) - 4P-84H-STK-KRAKEN-HDR-SET
Bells Of Steel Kraken Rack Attachment for 4 Post Hydra & Manticore Racks (Single Side) - 4P-84H-STK-KRAKEN-HDR-SET
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Bells Of Steel Kraken Rack Attachment for 4 Post Hydra & Manticore Racks (Single Side) - 4P-84H-STK-KRAKEN-HDR-SET
Bells Of Steel Kraken Rack Attachment for 4 Post Hydra & Manticore Racks (Single Side) - 4P-84H-STK-KRAKEN-HDR-SET
The Kraken is a compact rack-mounted cable system, turning your 3” x 3” 4-post power rack with ⅝” or 1” holes into a dual-handle cable tower with 5lbs to 210+lbs of resistance! All of this while maintaining the use of your barbell and
Thanks to the knurled handle, nylon rollers and chrome-coated pop pins, the trolleys are adjustable with a single hand. By using your uprights’ holes for height selections, you can fine-tune the feel of nearly all your cable exercises.
The Kraken saves the clangin’ & bangin’ for your barbell lifts; its aluminum pulleys and dual guide rods deliver the kind of velvety smoothness you'd expect at a commercial gym — but without the crowds, the dude grunting in the corner, and that fit-fluencer hogging the for “just one more angle.”
The dual aluminum handles have 6002 bearings, rotating as smoothly as a , and allow bilateral exercises from a single upright. A single cable features a 2:1 pull ratio (10lbs feels like 5lbs), tackling everything from rehab work to isolations. Plus, the cable travel offers uninterrupted focus during sport-specific drills or while getting that joooooicy bicep pump.
When connected with the cable adapter, the Kraken converts into a glorious 1:1 pull ratio — perfect for heavy lat pulldowns & low rows — with no need to buy a separate weight pack expansion down the road.
Safety is no afterthought either — the Weight Stack version features an optional that does double duty: protecting fingers (big and small) AND acting as a pegboard, keeping your s neatly stowed using their included hooks. This means more family time while keeping your little ones safe… because a home gym shouldn't need a “Caution: Dangerous Sh*t EVERYWHERE” sign.
What our Experts Think
- The Kraken Rack Attachment for 4-post Hydra and Manticore racks is a space-efficient upgrade that turns a standard power rack into a full functional training station.
- Designed for single-side integration, it enables lat pulldowns, seated rows, curls, triceps extensions, and unilateral cable work for balanced muscle development.
- Built for smooth pulley operation and consistent resistance, it supports both hypertrophy training and accessory strength work alongside heavy barbell lifting.
- Ideal for home gym owners who want to expand training variety without committing floor space to a standalone cable machine.
- Integrates directly into the rack structure, maintaining a clean setup while significantly increasing exercise versatility.
- Particularly effective for lifters focusing on back development, arm isolation, and rehab-friendly controlled movements.
- Works best as a complement to heavy compound lifts, helping users improve muscle balance, joint health, and training volume efficiency.
- Compared to traditional functional trainers, it offers similar cable-based functionality with superior space efficiency and rack integration.
Q&A
Q: What is the Bells Of Steel Kraken Rack Attachment for 4-Post Hydra & Manticore Racks?
A: It is a plate-loaded cable attachment that converts compatible 4-post power racks into a functional trainer for lat pulldowns, rows, and accessory cable exercises.
Q: Which racks is it compatible with?
A: It is designed for the Bells Of Steel Hydra Rack and Bells Of Steel Manticore Rack in a 4-post configuration.
Q: What does the Kraken attachment add to a rack?
A: It adds a cable pulley system for upper and lower body training without needing a separate cable machine.
Q: What exercises can you do with it?
A: Lat pulldowns, seated rows, straight-arm pulldowns, face pulls, triceps pushdowns, cable curls, and unilateral cable movements.
Q: What does “single side” mean?
A: It means the cable system is installed on one side of the rack, allowing a compact upgrade or future expansion to both sides.
Q: How does it load resistance?
A: It is plate-loaded, so resistance is adjusted using standard Olympic weight plates.
Q: Who is this attachment best for?
A: It is ideal for home gym owners who want to add cable training versatility while keeping a space-efficient rack setup.
Maintenance Tips
- Wipe down the Kraken attachment after each session to remove sweat, chalk, and moisture
- Inspect cables, pulleys, and carabiners regularly for wear, fraying, or alignment issues
- Keep pulley tracks and moving components clean for smooth, consistent cable movement
- Lightly lubricate contact points if noise, stiffness, or friction develops
- Tighten all mounting hardware periodically to maintain secure attachment to the rack
- Store in a dry indoor environment to prevent rust and extend component life
- Avoid exceeding rated load limits to protect cables and structural integrity
- Perform a quick pre-use safety check to ensure secure setup and proper function
