What is the Ark Lever, and what exercises is it designed for?
The Ark Lever is a versatile athletic training tool designed to develop explosive rotational power, speed, and upper-body endurance. While it excels at rotational training, it also supports a wide variety of pressing, pulling, and athletic movement patterns.
One of its biggest advantages is efficiency. The adjustable design allows you to transition quickly between different exercises with minimal setup, making workouts faster and more effective.
What are the assembled dimensions, and how much space does it require?
The assembled Ark Lever measures:
- Footplate Width: 28 in.
- Height: 48 in.
- Horizontal Lever Arm: 50.5 in.
For comfortable use, we recommend allowing several feet of clearance around the unit during exercise.
How much does it weigh, and is it easy to move?
- Footplate: 29 lbs
- Complete Unit: 41 lbs
The Ark Lever was intentionally designed to be portable. Despite its durable construction, it's easy for one person to move and reposition between training spaces.
What is the weight capacity?
The Ark Lever is engineered primarily for explosive power development, rotational strength, and upper-body endurance—not maximal strength training.
Rather than relying solely on heavier weights, resistance is adjusted by changing the length of the built-in lever arm:
- Longer lever arm = Greater resistance
- Shorter lever arm = Less resistance
This creates a wide range of training intensity while keeping loads relatively light.
What size weight plates does it use? Are plates included?
The Ark Lever accepts standard 2-inch Olympic weight plates.
Weight plates are not included.
What is the Ark Lever made from?
The Ark Lever features:
- Heavy-duty steel frame
- Durable powder-coated finish
- High-density rubber grips for comfort and control
Built for commercial-quality durability, it's designed to withstand years of training.
Does it require assembly?
Yes. The Ark Lever requires minimal assembly.
The unit arrives in two primary pieces—the vertical lever arm and the horizontal bar—and can be assembled using basic household tools such as a wrench.
What surface should it be used on?
The Ark Lever performs best on high-traction surfaces such as:
- Rubber gym flooring
- Horse stall mats
- Other non-slip flooring
It can also be used safely on a variety of other flat, stable surfaces.
Who is the Ark Lever designed for?
The Ark Lever was designed to accommodate athletes of many different heights and body types.
The handles extend 8 inches, allowing users to adjust their grip position naturally:
- Taller athletes can grip higher.
- Shorter athletes can grip lower.
The top of the handles sits approximately 48 inches from the ground, making the unit comfortable for a wide range of users.
Where is the Ark Lever made, and where does it ship from?
The Ark Lever is designed in the USA, manufactured in China, and then inspected, packaged, and shipped from our facility in Arroyo Grande, California.
Does the Ark Lever include a warranty?
Yes. Every Ark Lever includes a 1-year warranty covering the frame and replacement parts against manufacturing defects.