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GET
https://edb-with-gifs-and-images-by-ascendapi.p.rapidapi.com
/
api
/
v1
/
exercises
/
{exerciseId}
GetExerciseById
curl --request GET \
  --url https://edb-with-gifs-and-images-by-ascendapi.p.rapidapi.com/api/v1/exercises/{exerciseId} \
  --header 'X-RapidAPI-Key: <api-key>'
{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "exerciseId": "edb_T5uXtLj",
    "name": "barbell bench press",
    "bodyParts": [
      "Chest"
    ],
    "equipments": [
      "Barbell"
    ],
    "targetMuscles": [
      "pectorals"
    ],
    "secondaryMuscles": [
      "shoulders",
      "Triceps"
    ],
    "exerciseTypes": [
      "strength"
    ],
    "difficulty": "intermediate",
    "overview": "The Bench Press is a classic strength training exercise that primarily targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps, contributing to upper body muscle development. It is suitable for anyone, from beginners to professional athletes, looking to improve their upper body strength and muscular endurance. Individuals may want to incorporate bench press into their routine for its effectiveness in enhancing physical performance, promoting bone health, and improving body composition.",
    "instructions": [
      "Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.",
      "Grip the barbell with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, palms facing your feet, and lift it off the rack, holding it straight over your chest with your arms fully extended.",
      "Slowly lower the barbell down to your chest while keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.",
      "Once the barbell touches your chest, push it back up to the starting position while keeping your back flat on the bench.",
      "Repeat this process for the desired number of repetitions, always maintaining control of the barbell and ensuring your form is correct."
    ],
    "relatedExerciseIds": [
      "edb_mbpKFKd",
      "edb_SIiTlYd",
      "edb_TUGkclM",
      "edb_WQUuNhp"
    ],
    "imageUrls": {
      "360p": "https://assets.exercisedb.dev/media/4txEepQ.png",
      "480p": "https://assets.exercisedb.dev/media/2hG9C8W.png",
      "720p": "https://assets.exercisedb.dev/media/GiClBZa.png",
      "1080p": "https://assets.exercisedb.dev/media/HnVCaEE.png"
    },
    "gifUrls": {
      "360p": "https://assets.exercisedb.dev/media/0Z5iJo9.gif",
      "480p": "https://assets.exercisedb.dev/media/ZH4wzSX.gif",
      "720p": "https://assets.exercisedb.dev/media/O6hx73x.gif",
      "1080p": "https://assets.exercisedb.dev/media/Hk6LRQk.gif"
    }
  }
}

Authorizations

X-RapidAPI-Key
string
header
required

Enter your RapidAPI key in the X-RapidAPI-Key header.

Path Parameters

exerciseId
string
default:edb_T5uXtLj
required

The unique identifier of the exercise to retrieve.

Example:

"edb_T5uXtLj"

Response

Retrive Exercise by id

success
boolean
required

Indicates whether the request was successful

Example:

true

data
Retrive Exercise by id · object
required

Exercise data

Last modified on March 24, 2026