They say music calms the savage beast. Well it can also turn you into a savage beast with the right selection. What is the right selection? Ah yes, that is the beauty of music. . . Everyone’s tastes are uniquely their own.
Below are 7 songs that make me want to lift heavier, go faster, and crank my training volume to the next level. What’s on your workout playlist?
1. “Name Of The Game”, The Crystal Method. I don’t care how many times I hear this song, it ALWAYS gets me going! My number one go-to song if I feel the training vibe slump.
2. “The Hand That Feeds”, Nine Inch Nails. I’ve been a NIN fan since Pretty Hate Machine. Few can beat Trent Reznor for focusing anger and angst into music.
3. “Lose Yourself”, Eminem. I know, I know. . . Cliche to put this one on the list, but I can’t think of a better song to make you want to rise up when everyone else thinks you’re the underdog.
4. “Counting Bodies Like Sheep”, A Perfect Circle. 31 Day Challenge Champ and overall BEAST Mike McNeill turned me on to this song. This is the song I crank when it’s time to move the heavy shit. Embedding was disabled, so if you want a listen click here.
5. “Bring The Noise”, Public Enemy and Anthrax. One of the earliest Rap-Rock collaborations. And one of the best. Turn it up!
6. “Bullet With Butterfly Wings”, Smashing Pumpkins. If you’ve ever felt like a rat in a cage, this song is for you. It also makes me think of an old girlfriend (in the good sort of way). 
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7. “Remember The Name”, Fort Minor. “This is ten percent luck, twenty percent skill, 15 percent concentrated power of will. . .” If you know the rest of that line, you know this song will get you fired up. And if you don’t know the rest of that line, check it out:
What songs make you want to crank the volume and take your workout to the next level?
Let me know your favorites in the comments below.
- Vic
