Exercise assist device

A method of using an exercise assist device, the exercise assist device comprising a platform having an upper surface configured to support an individual standing thereon and a lower surface and a base connected to the lower surface, the base configured to engage an underlying surface, wherein the platform is cantilevered relative to the base and is movable between a first position where the platform extends generally parallel to or spaced from the underlying surface and a second position where the platform is tilted downward to engage the underlying surface, the method comprising:

• standing on the upper surface of the platform with the individual's ankle bones at a predetermined proper position relative to the base so that the platform is in the first position;
• bending the individual's knees to a squatting position while maintaining the platform in the first position;
• and
• straightening the individual's knees to return to a standing position while maintaining the platform in the first position.

An exercise assist device comprising:

• a platform having an upper surface configured to support an individual standing thereon and a lower surface, the upper surface including a positioning area configured for positioning of the individual thereon, the positioning area including one or more markings indicating a proper position of the individual on the platform;
• and
• a base connected to the lower surface, the base configured to engage an underlying surface, wherein the one or more markings are disposed on the platform above the base,
• wherein the platform is cantilevered relative to the base and is movable between a first position where the platform extends generally parallel to or spaced from the underlying surface and a second position where the base and platform are rotated together such that the platform is tilted downward to engage the underlying surface;
• and
• wherein the base acts as fulcrum to permit downward tilting of the platform from the first position to the second position when a center of gravity is moved forward to a predetermined extent relative to the base.