Ever wonder about the best songs in the
history of music to lift weights to ? So did we.
Here they are.
Here they are.
First of all, there will be no apologies. Debate ?
Sure. We can debate all night. But, We’re sorry if you don’t like our picks ?
Never. This is our list of the 23 greatest songs of all time to get you scowling, growling and
heaving iron. We surveyed former and current pro bodybuilders, we collected
hundreds of staff picks, and then we made difficult choices all so we could
say without hesitation: Here are the best training songs. Ever. Songs that
shoot a visceral rush through your veins. Songs that drive you outside for
parking lot lunges in the cold. Songs that have you screaming like a crazed
beast as you make the squat rack your indentured servant. Find these songs.
Listen to them. But most important: Play them loud. We've included it all rock, rap, you name it. So, take a look.
#1
"Welcome to the Jungle," Guns N’ Roses
What can we say ? The gym is a jungle. And Axl’s snarling vocals and Slash’s contagious power chords will have you repping like some demented ape man. Want definitive proof this song is the hands down best ever ? When training for his six Mr. O titles, Dorian Yates played it every leg day. If it worked for the Shadow, it’ll work for you.
What can we say ? The gym is a jungle. And Axl’s snarling vocals and Slash’s contagious power chords will have you repping like some demented ape man. Want definitive proof this song is the hands down best ever ? When training for his six Mr. O titles, Dorian Yates played it every leg day. If it worked for the Shadow, it’ll work for you.
#2
"Enter Sandman," Metallica
Heavy riffs, heavy rhythms it’s the ultimate song when you’re training heavy. It’s impossible to listen to Lars Ulrich annihilate the drums and not want to put your skin on some steel.
Heavy riffs, heavy rhythms it’s the ultimate song when you’re training heavy. It’s impossible to listen to Lars Ulrich annihilate the drums and not want to put your skin on some steel.
#3
"Back in Black," AC/DC
Nothing screams raw masculinity like this number. "Back in Black" will be cranked for as long as there are speakers.
Nothing screams raw masculinity like this number. "Back in Black" will be cranked for as long as there are speakers.
#4
"Fight the Power," Public Enemy
Explosive, relentless, angry, incendiary - just the mind-set you want in the gym. The earsplitting bass, staccato beats and take no prisoners lyrics will put you in attack mode as you begin your first set.
Explosive, relentless, angry, incendiary - just the mind-set you want in the gym. The earsplitting bass, staccato beats and take no prisoners lyrics will put you in attack mode as you begin your first set.
#5
"Eye of the Tiger," Survivor
It’s what passed for hard rock in the ’80s and the lyrics are cheese, but hell, if it worked for Rocky Balboa, it’ll work for you.
It’s what passed for hard rock in the ’80s and the lyrics are cheese, but hell, if it worked for Rocky Balboa, it’ll work for you.
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