Strongman exercise data via API

exerciseapi.dev serves 62 strongman 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.

Implements, carries, and odd-object training

Sample strongman exercises

18 Inch Deadlifterector spinae, trapezius middle · barbell · beginner
Arm Over Armlatissimus dorsi · other · intermediate
Atlas Stone Trainererector spinae · other · intermediate
Atlas Stoneserector spinae · other · advanced
Axle Deadlifterector spinae · other · intermediate
Axle Pressdeltoid anterior · barbell · intermediate

Fetch strongman exercises

cURL

curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  "https://api.exerciseapi.dev/v1/exercises?category=strongman&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 strongman catalog.