How to Find and Learn New Exercises with Claude
Search and discover exercises with Claude and ToolRouter. Find movements by muscle group, name, or category.
Tool
Claude doesn't just find exercises — it explains why a specific movement is the right choice for your situation, how it differs from what you're already doing, and what cues to focus on to do it correctly. It connects exercise selection to training goals with the reasoning a good coach would give.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Workout Planner tool:
- Ask: "Search exercises for rowing movements using workout-planner"
- Claude returns a list of row variations with descriptions
- Ask: "Which of these is best for targeting the lower traps specifically?"
- Request: "Get detailed form instructions for the chest-supported row"
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Workout Planner tool
Search for hip hinge exercises using workout-planner. I want variations that don't require a barbell. For each, explain what makes it unique and which training goal it's best suited to.
Tips
- Ask Claude to find a progression when you've mastered the basic version of an exercise
- Ask for regression alternatives if you can't yet perform an exercise with good form
- Request form cues and common mistakes alongside the exercise description