Squat Assistance Device

Abstract

A squat assistance device. The squat assistance device includes a base having a first side and a second side, a padded back support disposed on the first side of the base, a frame connected to the second side of the base, a plurality of wheels rotatably attached to opposing vertical rails of the frame, a neck support connected to an upper portion of the padded back support, the neck support configured to support configured a user's neck, and one or more weight supports disposed on the second side of the base extending perpendicularly therefrom, wherein the one or more weight supports are each configured to support a weight thereon. Users lean against the padded back rest while the plurality of wheels roll along a vertical surface such as a wall, assisting the user with the performance of the squat and reducing the risk of injury.

1 ) A squat assistance device comprising:
 a base having a first side and a second side;   a padded back support disposed on the first side of the base;   a frame connected to the second side of the base, the frame having an upper horizontal member, a lower horizontal member, and a first vertical member, and a second vertical member, wherein the first and second vertical members are parallel to one another;   a plurality of wheels rotatably attached to each of the first vertical member and second vertical member of the frame;   a neck support connected to an upper portion of the padded back support, the neck support configured to support configured a user's neck; and   one or more weight supports disposed on the second side of the base extending perpendicularly therefrom, wherein the one or more weight supports are each configured to support a weight thereon.   
     
     
         2 ) The squat assistance device of  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of hooks, wherein the hooks are disposed on opposing ends of the lower horizontal member. 
     
     
         3 ) The squat assistance device of  claim 1 , further comprise a pair of shoulder supports connected to the padded back support, wherein the shoulder supports are configured to support the frame on the user's shoulders. 
     
     
         4 ) The squat assistance device of  claim 1 , wherein the neck support is pivotally attached to the back support. 
     
     
         5 ) The squat assistance device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of wheels includes a first pair of wheels disposed on an upper end the frame and a second pair of wheels disposed on a lower end of the frame. 
     
     
         6 ) The squat assistance device of  claim 1 , wherein the frame is pivotally connected to the base. 
     
     
         7 ) The squat assistance device of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more weights adapted to be removably secured to the one or more weight supports. 
     
     
         8 ) The squat assistance device of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more horizontal reinforcements disposed on the second side of the base, wherein the one or more horizontal reinforcements extend from the first vertical member of the frame to the second vertical member of the frame.