[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!
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[Workout BGM] Carefully Selected Music Guaranteed to Boost Your Motivation! (31–40)
Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon
Released in April 2013 as the opening theme for the anime Attack on Titan, this track is characterized by its powerful symphonic rock sound and operatic developments.
It begins with a German phrase, then unfolds into a sound that fuses driving guitar riffs with orchestral elements.
It’s recommended for those who want to push themselves through hard training or focus on heavy workouts.
Its grand worldview and dramatic sonic imagery will help bring out your maximum performance.
IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi
This is a song Kenshi Yonezu wrote specifically as the theme for the Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc theatrical anime.
He reportedly created it while continually gazing at the manga pages where Reze appears.
It features a powerful sound that follows in the vein of the TV anime’s opening theme, “KICK BACK.” Its aggressive sonic character is perfect for an intense, passionate workout.
Crank this track and hype yourself up to the max!
Please, MuscleSakura Hibiki (CV: Fairuzu Ai) & Machio Naruzou (CV: Ishikawa Kaito)
What you need at the very moment you lift a heavy dumbbell is powerful music to fire you up! Sung by Ai Fairouz and Kaito Ishikawa, this track is the opening theme of the TV anime “How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?” released in July 2019.
The lyrics are sprinkled with names of training exercises like “hip raise,” “bench press,” and “lat pulldown,” making it feel like a workout at the gym turned into a song.
Its catchy melody and call-and-response reminiscent of bodybuilding chants are seriously addictive.
How about making it your workout companion?
UninformedMY FIRST STORY
MY FIRST STORY is a rock band that Taka from ONE OK ROCK’s younger brother belongs to.
His vocal tone is incredibly similar to Taka’s—like a slightly higher version—but the singing style is strikingly alike.
Their track “Mukoku” had its release postponed due to JESSE’s arrest, so it might hold special meaning for fans.
With its intense, fast-paced melody, it’s a great recommendation for hard workouts!
Dance My GenerationGōruden Bonbā
This is a song by Golden Bomber, a band that achieved success through their characters and performances despite their novel style of not playing instruments.
It’s a party tune that lets you stop overthinking, and it fits scenes of tough training where you’re enduring the present for fun times at night.
[Workout BGM] Carefully selected music guaranteed to boost your motivation! (41–50)
ObscureDIR EN GREY
DIR EN GREY is a visual kei rock band renowned for their provocative lyrics and performances.
Their track “Obscure” became a hot topic among rock enthusiasts worldwide.
Many people remember it for its extremely gory music video and heavy, hard-hitting melody.
It’s a full-on hardcore song, so it may not be for everyone, but those who like it really love it.
With its sense of speed, it’s perfect for aerobic workouts like running!
I Love HiphopDragon Ash
This Dragon Ash track features vocals that soar over samples of an upbeat funk classic and an electric guitar.
It’s a rocking tune that reimagines I Love Rock ’n’ Roll in a hip‑hop style, with drums that are key to the song and will amp up your energy during a workout.