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[Workout BGM] A carefully selected playlist of music guaranteed to boost your motivation!
Music for strength training… If you’re a trainee or someone diligently lifting as part of a diet, you’re probably always aware of how important it is.
Especially for those who prefer workouts that rack up reps with lighter weights, music is practically essential, right?
So in this article, we’re showcasing a wide range of tracks you’ll want to listen to while training!
Not limited to famous hits, we’ve picked songs that boost your motivation during workouts and give you the power to push through the pain.
Be sure to read to the end!
[Workout BGM] Carefully selected music guaranteed to boost your motivation! (1–10)
The BeginningONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK’s iconic song “The Beginning,” released in 2012.
It’s their seventh single and was used as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin.
Many of you probably know it, but the chorus is insanely intense.
It’s also got a serious melody, so I recommend it to trainees right before a competition.
If you listen to it near the end of a high-rep workout, the melody might help you push past your limits.
Just be careful not to go full “Polomboy-ism”!
REVIVERMY FIRST STORY
A powerful rock number packed with messages of rebirth and self-affirmation! Included on MY FIRST STORY’s album “ALL LEAD TRACKS,” released in July 2017, it was chosen as the theme song for Part 3 of the smartphone RPG “Hortensia Saga: Aoi no Kishidan.” With its driving melodies and grand sound, it expresses the courage to face adversity and the resolve to rise again.
Even if you’re reborn, your convictions remain unchanged—this song embodies the determination to live true to yourself.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you hit a wall, when you feel like you’re losing yourself, or when you need to rally your spirit.
Viva! MachoMaccho 29
An ambitious, kayō-disco-style release from Macho 29, a male group that celebrates powerful muscular beauty.
Centered on the theme of muscles, the track fuses a pure message of protecting the one you love with an exhilarating sound, earning strong support from the moment it was released.
Since its July 2015 debut, the group has also drawn attention with unique activities, including live events at ramen and yakiniku restaurants.
Showcasing energetic vocals and dance performances, this work is perfect for gym training or whenever you want to push toward your goals.
Its powerful sound will stir your heart and help boost your motivation.
THE HERO !!JAM Project
JAM Project is a vocal group with worldwide popularity.
They’re famous for including well-known anison singers like Hironobu Kageyama and Masaaki Endoh.
Their song “THE HERO!!” was used as the theme song for the hit anime One-Punch Man.
Since the track’s voltage shoots to max right from the intro, I think it’s perfect for a hard workout.
It suits early-set reps better than late-set reps, so try playing it at the start of your training session!
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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A powerful track by [Alexandros] that rides a driving, exhilarating rock sound with a message of courage and challenge in pursuit of your dreams.
It vividly expresses the determination to push forward on the path you believe in, as well as the desire to connect with people’s hearts through music.
Released in March 2015, the song was chosen as the theme for the film “Akegarasu” and the ending theme for the TV program “Sakigake! Ongaku Banzuke ~EIGHT~,” and surpassed 100 million views on YouTube in August 2019.
It’s recommended not only when you need courage to move toward your dreams, but also as a boost to your motivation during workouts or strength training.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
An aggressive rock number by ONE OK ROCK that champions valuing instinct over logic and the importance of always pushing forward! Its powerful vocals and driving sound will inspire anyone who listens.
The track was selected as the ending theme for the TBS TV program “Arabikidan,” and upon its release in February 2010, it reached No.
9 on the Oricon weekly chart—marking the band’s first-ever Top 10 entry.
It’s the perfect song to boost your motivation during a workout, delivering a fiery message that feels like it’s telling you, “Now’s the time to get moving!”—sure to ignite your determination.
ultra soulB’z
This is a classic B’z track that boosts your motivation during workouts with energetic music and a powerful message.
Released in March 2001, the song is a powerful number that portrays the drive to challenge one’s limits and pursue dreams.
It also gained attention as the official theme song for the 2001 Fukuoka World Aquatics Championships.
Tak Matsumoto’s razor-sharp guitar and Koshi Inaba’s soaring vocals blend seamlessly to convey deep themes such as self-actualization and growth.
Highly recommended if you’re looking for an anthem that pushes you forward as you face your limits.