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BGM to listen to while working out: music that gets you pumped.

I think everyone has their own reasons for starting strength training, but are you all keeping it up?

Even if you’re full of motivation at the beginning, it’s tough to stay consistent when life gets busy, isn’t it?

Maybe you’ve started to feel that your workout sessions are becoming more and more exhausting.

In this article, I’ll introduce ways to boost your motivation for strength training, along with BGM tracks that will get you pumped up!

When it’s hard to get motivated, why not try adding some BGM and see how your workouts go?

BGM to listen to during strength training: Music that gets you pumped (21–30)

FantasistaDragon Ash

A classic Dragon Ash track that fuses powerful guitar sounds with a danceable beat.

The mix of English lyrics and striking flows in this mixture rock piece brims with elation and passion.

Released in March 2002, it was chosen as the theme song for Nippon TV’s broadcasts of the 2002 FIFA World Cup that same year, and was also included on the album HARVEST.

In live performances, it famously kicks off with Kj’s call, instantly sweeping the entire venue into a frenzy.

Energetic and positive, this song is perfect for boosting your motivation during training.

InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE

A rock number marked by powerful guitar riffs and a driving, fast-paced drum beat! Included on Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s album “Attitude,” released in July 2019, this track captured many hearts as the opening theme for the TV anime Fire Force.

It earned Gold certification for streaming and is highly regarded as one of the band’s signature songs.

The lyrics celebrate the importance of keeping your head up and moving forward, embracing life’s fragility while holding on to hope.

Perfect for daily workouts and high-intensity training, this song will be a reliable companion when you want to boost your motivation or fire yourself up.

Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Mighty Long Fall [Official Music Video]
Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK

A track brimming with overwhelming energy and passion.

It explores profound themes such as love and loss, and inner conflict, expressed in both English and Japanese, crafting an emotional worldview that represents the very essence of ONE OK ROCK.

Released in July 2014 as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno, it reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, stayed on the charts for 17 weeks, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

It’s a song that fires you up during high-intensity training—like weightlifting or powerlifting—giving you the courage to push your limits.

Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK "The Totally Sensational Dreamer"
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.

Do it quietly.hannya

Hannya / Do It Silently / Official Music Video
Do it quietly.hannya

“Shut Up and Do It” is a captivating track that evokes late-90s gangsta rap.

When it comes to workout songs, many people tend to prioritize melody, but this one fires you up more with its lyrics than its tune.

If you’re looking to push past your usual rep count, training with this track might just help you break your limits!

Before DawnAI-SACHI

This is Aisachi’s uplifting song that became more well-known after being featured as a theme song for the anime One Piece.

With its high-energy track and lyrics about striving to become stronger, it’s a hype song that pairs perfectly with strength training.