Abstract: An exercise device includes a base part adapted to rest on a floor or another surface. The device includes a first upwardly extending part extending upwardly from the base part and, spaced apart upon the base part, a second upwardly extending part is provided. A lever frame, for supporting a person thereon, is pivoted by way of a pivotation mechanism relative to the first upwardly extending part. An engagement device is provided to act on the second upwardly extending part at a position higher than the lever frame so as to allow a person supported on the lever frame to engage with the engagement device to pivot the lever frame upwardly by way of the pivotation mechanism against the force of the person's weight acting on the lever frame and to thereby lift the person supported on the lever frame.