A pushup exercise device for various pushup exercises in the prone position on a platform with added resistance is provided. In an embodiment, the device includes a base platform in mechanical communication with a graspable member having a graspable portion. Furthermore, an attachment component is in mechanical communication with the graspable member. Additionally, an unobstructed passage provides a route through which a cable can be attached to the attachment component. In such embodiments, the user is allowed to perform exercises with the pushup exercise device by grasping the graspable portion of the graspable member.