If you already own a Gym Monster and want to add seated lat pulldowns to your routine, the Speediance Lat Pulldown Kit gives you a dedicated overhead pulling setup on your existing machine.
This lat pulldown attachment raises the cable exit points above you and includes a strap to help keep your legs in place during seated pulls. Your Gym Monster supplies the digital resistance, and you can leave the pulldown arms installed when switching to other exercises.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the kit, what it adds to your workouts, and a few things to check before you buy.
What’s Included in the Kit?
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Two Lat Pulldown Arms
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Two Removable Pulley Holders
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One Leg Hold-down Strap
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Lubricant for installation
The kit requires a compatible Gym Monster and cannot be used independently. Handles and the adjustable barbell are sold separately.
Pulldown Arms: Bringing the Cables Overhead
The two arms raise the cable exit points above your body, creating the pulling direction for a lat pulldown.
If you’re familiar with seated pulldowns at the gym, you’ll recognize the movement: reach overhead, then pull down against resistance. The arms bring that cable position to your Gym Monster, so you can include overhead pulldowns alongside the rows and other back exercises you already do.
Leg Hold-down Strap: Helping You Stay Seated
When you pull down, the cable resistance pulls upward. On a gym pulldown machine, a thigh pad helps keep you in your seat. The kit’s leg hold-down strap serves a similar purpose.
It helps stabilize your thighs and reduces the tendency for the resistance to lift you away from the seat. Adjust it according to the instructions so you can hold your position comfortably and focus on the pull.
Removable Pulley Holders: Moving Between Exercises
You may want to follow pulldowns with rows, presses, or arm exercises. The extra pulley set lets you change to other exercises without removing the pulldown arms.
You’ll still need to adjust the configuration for your next movement, but the arms can stay in place throughout your session.
Key Features
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Direct installation: Mounts to compatible Gym Monster models, with a step-by-step installation guide.
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Overhead pulling position: Raised arms position the cables for lat pulldowns.
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Seated support: The leg strap helps keep your thighs in place during pulls.
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Convenient exercise changes: Switch to other exercises using the extra pulley set while leaving the arms installed.
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Digital resistance: Uses the resistance supplied by your Gym Monster.
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Compatibility across generations: Fits Gym Monster 1, 2, 2S, 3, and 3S. Not compatible with Gym Monster Ultra.
Add Lat Pulldowns to Your Back Routine
If pulldowns are an exercise you’ve wanted to bring home, you can now give them a regular place in your Gym Monster workouts.
You might start a back session with seated pulldowns, then move to cable rows. The kit gives you the overhead pulling position for the first exercise, while your machine continues to handle both movements in the same training space.
You can also vary your pulling exercises with compatible accessories. Our lat pulldown variations guide explains several options to explore, depending on your setup and training goals.
For your first workout with the kit, keep the exercise selection simple and use a manageable resistance while you get familiar with the new cable position.
What to Check Before Ordering
Before adding the lat pulldown attachment, check your model, the space above your machine, and the accessories you plan to use.
Your Gym Monster Model
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Your Model
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Compatible with the Kit
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Maximum Resistance
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Gym Monster / Gym Monster 2 / Gym Monster 3
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Yes
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Up to 220 lbs
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Yes
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Up to 260 lbs
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No
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The maximum resistance depends on your Gym Monster model. Adding the kit does not increase that limit.
Your Available Space
With the kit installed, the published overall height is approximately 84.3 inches, or 214 cm.
Measure above your machine and check for beams, shelving, lights, or other obstructions. You’ll also need clearance for installation and use, so don’t treat the installed height as a minimum ceiling-height requirement. If space is tight, confirm the requirements with Speediance support before ordering.
Your Accessories
Check that you have the compatible handles or adjustable barbell you want to train with. These are sold separately, and a bench is not included in the kit.
It’s also worth watching the official installation guide before you order so you can see how the kit fits your machine. Lubricant is included to assist if the arms fit tightly during installation.
Ready to Add Overhead Pulldowns?
The Lat Pulldown Kit brings raised cable positions and seated leg support to your existing Gym Monster. If you want to make lat pulldowns part of your home workouts, it gives you that setup without adding a separate machine.
Explore the Speediance Lat Pulldown Kit for specifications, current pricing, and availability.
