Powerlifting exercise data via API
exerciseapi.dev serves 38 powerlifting 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.
Squat, bench press, deadlift, and accessories
Sample powerlifting exercises
- Band Good Morningbiceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus · resistance band · beginner
- Band Good Morning (Pull Through)biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus · resistance band · beginner
- Barbell Glute Bridgegluteus maximus · barbell · intermediate
- Barbell Hip Thrustgluteus maximus · barbell · intermediate
- Bench Press - Powerliftingpectoralis major sternal head, pectoralis major clavicular head · barbell · intermediate
- Bench Press with Chainspectoralis major sternal head, pectoralis major clavicular head · barbell · advanced
Fetch powerlifting exercises
cURL
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://api.exerciseapi.dev/v1/exercises?category=powerlifting&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 powerlifting catalog.