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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! (51–60)

Street DreamsZeebra

Street Dreams by Zeebra, a legend of Japanese rap.

It’s a classic track, but it’s still hugely popular.

The rhymes may feel a bit old-school, but the message and vibes are off the charts.

It’s also a track that often gets played in the finals of major MC battle tournaments like UMB and Sengoku.

Not just the rapping—the beat has serious vibes too.

Highly recommended when you need one more push.

My Adidas: Aspirations as a Human BeingTakehara Pisutoru

Takahara Pistol LIVE: My Adidas — The Aspiration as a Human Being
My Adidas: Aspirations as a Human BeingTakehara Pisutoru

When you feel like you can’t lift the barbell anymore, I want you to listen to “My Adidas ~Aspiration as a Human Being~.” As some of you may have guessed from the title, this track was actually made for Downtown’s Hitoshi Matsumoto.

It’s no exaggeration to say that thanks to Matsumoto, this soul-infused work got its moment in the sun again.

Not only are the lyrics blazing with passion, but the melody is incredibly fiery as well.

Highly recommended when you want to crank up your vibes.

HIGHER EXBALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE

BALLISTIK BOYZ – ‘HIGHER EX’ Official Music Video
HIGHER EXBALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE

This track features an energetic beat and powerful vocals.

It carries a strong message of determination to keep moving toward your dreams and goals.

Released in May 2024 as the eighth single by BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE, it also served as the kickoff song for their live tour starting in April the same year.

As the first work created by the members themselves, their feelings come through directly.

Listen to it while working out and your motivation is sure to skyrocket! It’s a must-hear for anyone striving toward the future.

Eight millionEVISBEATS

EVISBEATS / Eight Million feat. 908
Eight millionEVISBEATS

It’s a track by evisbeats that resonates pleasantly with an upbeat feel, featuring grand lyrics about singing in unison around the world and sampling the theme song from New Obake no Q-tarō.

With tight rap and an expansive worldview you can imagine, it’s a song that delivers a sense of exhilaration even in a confined training space.

[Workout BGM] Carefully Selected Music That’s Guaranteed to Boost Your Motivation! (61–70)

flying boatKing Gnu

King Gnu – Hikōtei (Seaplane)
flying boatKing Gnu

It’s a song that stays close to your heart and gives you a powerful push forward.

It opens with the line, “Don’t tremble in fear of nothing but what’s ‘right,’” urging the importance of breaking free from society’s restraints and living freely.

King Gnu’s signature, distinctive sound and Satoru Iguchi’s vocals enhance the song’s appeal.

Released in August 2019, it drew attention as an ANA commercial song, and its innovative drone-driven music video also turned heads.

It’s a perfect track for anyone about to take on a new challenge or hoping to reclaim their true self.

Listen to this piece, and you’re sure to feel your courage rising.

Blues of Black ScarsCRAZY KEN BAND

Crazy Ken Band - The Blues of Black Scars (Kuroi Kizuato no Blues)
Blues of Black ScarsCRAZY KEN BAND

Crazy Ken Band, known as the greatest sound creators in the East.

They’re a one-of-a-kind band whose music blends Black music like R&B and soul with elements of Japanese enka.

Their song “Kuroi Kizuato no Blues” was used as an insert track in the theatrical adaptation of the popular game Yakuza.

Yakuza revolves around Japanese gangsters, and the song perfectly matches that atmosphere.

It’s not the kind of track that pumps you up, but I think it’s perfect for training!

Endless JourneyGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

It’s a cheer song from GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE dedicated to Japan’s gymnastics team.

It’s an energetic track that fuses sports and entertainment.

Released in May 2024, the song was born from an interaction with Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Daiki Hashimoto.

Set to an EDM beat, it sings about the importance of continually taking on challenges to achieve your dreams.

It’s also gaining attention as an anthem supporting gymnasts aiming for the Paris Olympics.

Listening to it during strength training is sure to give your motivation a big boost.

It’s also recommended for anyone working hard toward a goal.