a multi - purpose athletic training platform exercise device is provided . a user may stand atop a platform and exercise while connected to a downward pulling source of resistance . this machine allows the user to walk forwards , backwards and side - to - side freely while still having attachment to the resistance source via a connecting means . this will activated all the muscles in the lower body while tractioning the lower back and helping to reduce pelvic tilt . the resistance maybe varied during the user effort . the user is able to step off the machine to climb up or down a step , or walk up and down a ramp that may be provided .