Hamstrings exercise data via API

exerciseapi.dev serves 163 hamstrings exercises out of 2198 total, as structured JSON over one REST API and a first-party MCP server. Each record carries muscles worked, equipment, mechanic, difficulty, and step-by-step instructions.

Sample hamstrings exercises

90/90 Hamstringbiceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus · body only · beginner
Accommodating Resistance Deadliftbiceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus · barbell · advanced
Active Straight Leg Raisebiceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus · body only · intermediate
Alternating Hang Cleanbiceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus · kettlebell · intermediate
Atlas Stone Liftbiceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus · weight plate · advanced
Axle Bar Deadliftbiceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus · barbell · advanced

Fetch hamstrings exercises

cURL

curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  "https://api.exerciseapi.dev/v1/exercises?muscle=hamstrings&limit=20"

Use it from your AI coding agent

Add the MCP server to Claude Code or Cursor, then ask your agent for exercises directly. Paste the snippet into your MCP config, or paste it into the agent and ask it to install the server.

MCP config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exerciseapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@exerciseapi/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "EXERCISEAPI_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Building a workout or fitness app? Get a free API key and start with the hamstrings catalog.