What Does the RitFit TAM2 Tornado Arm Attachment Add to M2?

What does the TAM2 add to the M2 cable system?

The RitFit TAM2 Tornado Arm Attachment replaces the M2 flying bird pulley sliders with two adjustable cable arms. RitFit lists it as an M2 upgrade, and the product page states that the Smith machine is sold separately.

• Angles: 9 horizontal positions across 160 degrees and 7 vertical positions across 75 degrees, 45 degrees up and 30 degrees down.
• Reach: RitFit lists 17.3 inches more in incline, 23.2 inches more flat, and 21.7 inches more in decline than standard cable crossover sliders.
• Cable routing: A steel plate arm and a Freedom Connector let the user pull directly through the adjustable arm instead of only off a fixed slider.

Keeping the M2 and adding arms is a different decision from buying a standalone functional trainer, and that difference is mostly floor space and cost. If you already own the rack, the TAM2 is the smaller change.

"The 3d motion is smooth and feels like one is being spoiled. Cables glide over the pulleys and appreciate how they keep releasing new accessories to expand it's versatility."

Lawrence n. Verified Buyer, RitFit M2 Multi-Functional Modular Home Gym Smith Machine

Which TAM2 package matches your M2 variant?

RitFit sells the TAM2 in two cable packages at the same price, and the right one depends on which M2 cable length your machine shipped with. Both variants cost $259.99 at the time of writing, so the choice is about fit rather than budget.

Package names, listed machines, and purchase dates from the RitFit TAM2 product page and its package graphics, checked November 2026. Prices change, so confirm on the product page before ordering.

Two things go wrong here: buying the wrong cable length for your stack, or expecting a full set of handle attachments in the box. If you are still deciding between platforms, compare the current RitFit Smith Machine lineup before committing.

"It' a great addition to my rack, better motion and targeted training."

Angel G. Verified Buyer, RitFit LPM2 High Row Pulldown Attachment (Only for M2)

How do you set up and adjust the TAM2?

Setting up the TAM2 Tornado Arm Attachment means clipping each arm onto the M2 uprights and routing the cable over the arm pulleys. Lock the arm angle with the adjuster pins before any set, since RitFit lists three pins with aluminum end caps on an eight roller assembly.

• Mount: Clamp the bracket to an M2 upright at the height you want to pull from, then tighten so the arm cannot slide.
• Route: Run the cable over both arm pulleys, then clip the handle or Freedom Connector at the end so the pull comes through the arm.
• Set the angle: Pick a horizontal slot, then a vertical slot, and drive the pins fully home before adding load.
• Fine tune: Once the pins are set, nudge the arm one slot at a time and pull a single rep to feel where tension drops off.
• Test light: Pull through the full range with your lightest plate or stack setting before loading up, and confirm the cable stays seated.

RitFit places the arms 85.8 inches off the floor at the top of their travel, with usable cable height from 5.9 to 79.5 inches. That is a real setup limit for short users who want a low decline pull.

Cable arm positions vs stock slider positions

The M2 stock sliders give you one pivot line plus stack height, while the TAM2 gives you two independent pivot choices on the same upright. That is the difference between "high pulley, low pulley" and a chest fly that can start behind your torso.

The stock sliders are the flying bird pulley blocks that ride the M2 uprights and hold a single pulley each. The TAM2 swaps those two blocks for a pair of steel plate arms, each carrying a pulley at the far end, so the cable can leave the arm at an angle the slider cannot produce.

Stock slider column describes the standard M2 cable setup described on the RitFit TAM2 page. Combination figures assume one setting per column, so total reach differs by setup.

"The TAM1 arms have been a game changer.

The extra ROM on exercises like cable flies and their variations is clutch.

All the micro settings have opened up a ton of possibilities and have greatly enhanced my workouts.

LOVE.

THIS.

PRODUCT.

❤️"

Jacqualine B. Verified Buyer, RitFit TAM1 Tornado Arm Attachment (Only for M1 PRO)

Which exercises get better with the TAM2?

The TAM2 helps most on exercises where the cable has to come from a specific direction, such as a high-to-low fly or a cable row anchored low. Adding cable length does not change what load the muscle sees nearly as much as changing the line of pull.

That matters most in the first half of a fly, where the arm is stretched out to the side and the cable is nearly perpendicular to the humerus. Moving the arm back and down keeps the line pulling toward the working muscle instead of sliding along it.

• High-to-low chest fly: Set the arms high and angled down so the hands finish below chest height, which keeps tension on the pecs through the squeeze. One study comparing barbell bench press and dumbbell flyes found similar pectoralis major activation between the two^[1], so the value of the fly is the adduction path rather than a bigger muscle signal.
• Low-to-high chest fly: Drop the arms to a low setting and drive up and across to shift toward the pressing arc. Cable setups let lifters keep load at the shortened end of the range, which a cable versus barbell preacher curl trial addressed directly by comparing where torque is highest^[2].
• Jump-start row: Start with the arms low and pull the first rep from a deep reach so the lats load before the torso rocks back.
• Cable row: Set both arms low and level so the pull comes straight back from the anchor, not down off a high trolley.
• Shoulder and rear delt work: Mid-height arms let the pull travel horizontally for rear delt flyes and face pulls without the cable rubbing an upright.
• Lat pulldown patterns: Adding an overhead arm position lets the pull start high and finish in front, rather than straight down off the rack.

Range of motion is worth thinking about honestly here. A recent trial found lengthened partial repetitions produced adaptations similar to full range training in trained lifters^[3], so the longer cable travel is useful for range you can control, not as a reason to chase extreme angles.

"We have to train adduction. This is not an optional exercise if you want your biggest chest. I don't like the unsupported dumbbell flyes -- it actually creates a lot of instability at the shoulder."

Jeff Cavaliere, MSPT, CSCS, Athlean-X, Jeff Cavaliere Chest Cable Crossover

Where does the TAM2 not help?

The TAM2 does not add pressing, squatting, or plate-loaded strength, and it does not add features you would get from a separate machine. It is one more way to load cables on a rack you already have, so it will not make an M1 or P3 into a TAM2 machine.

• Not universal: It is built for M2 uprights at 2.36 by 2.36 inches and is not listed as compatible with any other frame, including the M1.
• Not standalone: There is no cable system in the box, so the TAM2 cannot be used without an M2.
• Not an install you can undo mid-session: Brackets, cable routing, and pins take time, so changing the whole arm setup mid-workout is a poor fit.
• Not a lever arm substitute: Presses with fixed arc and heavy loading are the job of the RitFit LAM2 lever arm attachment, which is a different attachment on the same rack.
• Not load-increasing: The 220 lb per side rating sits well above what a home stack delivers, so the rating is not the limiting factor.

If you want a heavier overhead pull rather than more angles, combine the TAM2 with the LPM2 high row pulldown attachment instead of forcing the arms into a pulldown role. How you pair both is worth reviewing against the wider M2 accessories guide.

TAM2 specs and warranty details

The TAM2 lists a 220 lb per arm capacity, a 26.9 inch arm, and a 27 by 11.4 by 8.9 inch overall footprint, with a one-year warranty on the attachment. The warranty is separate from the M2 frame warranty, which RitFit lists as lifetime.

Specifications from the RitFit TAM2 product page gear specs, checked November 2026. Confirm current figures and warranty terms before ordering.

RitFit positions the TAM2 for intermediate to advanced lifters who want more range than the stock M2 setup. If you are still learning cable technique, the stock sliders plus a straight bar and a single handle will cover most of what you need.

Set it up like a machine, not a toolbox. Pick three arm positions you actually use, note them on the upright numbering, and treat everything else as an occasional change rather than a per-set adjustment.

FAQs About the RitFit TAM2 Tornado Arm Attachment

Conclusion

The RitFit TAM2 Tornado Arm Attachment is the smaller, cheaper path to adjustable cable arms if you already own the M2 Smith Machine. Nine horizontal and seven vertical positions plus up to 23.2 inches of extra reach give you chest flyes, rows, and delt work at angles the stock sliders cannot reach.

Pick the cable package that matches your stack and order date, install the arms, then set one angle at a time and test light before loading. Check the RitFit discount guide before you buy, and confirm current pricing and warranty terms on the TAM2 product page.

Disclaimer

This article is for general information and is not medical advice. People with shoulder, elbow, or wrist injuries, or recent surgery, should check with a qualified clinician before adding new cable angles.

References

1. Solstad TE, Andersen V, Shaw M, Hoel EM, Vonheim A, Saeterbakken AH. A Comparison of Muscle Activation between Barbell Bench Press and Dumbbell Flyes in Resistance-Trained Males. J Sports Sci Med. 2020;19(4):645-651. PMCID: PMC7675616

2. Nunes JP, Jacinto JL, Ribeiro AS, et al. Placing Greater Torque at Shorter or Longer Muscle Lengths? Effects of Cable vs. Barbell Preacher Curl Training on Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy in Young Adults. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020;17(16). doi:10.3390/ijerph17165859. PMCID: PMC7460162

3. Wolf M, Androulakis Korakakis P, Piñero A, et al. Lengthened partial repetitions elicit similar muscular adaptations as full range of motion repetitions during resistance training in trained individuals. PeerJ. 2025;13:e18904. doi:10.7717/peerj.18904. PMCID: PMC11829627

4. Currier BS, D'Souza AC, Singh MAF, et al. American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand. Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults: An Overview of Reviews. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2026;58(4):851-872. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000003897. PMCID: PMC12965823