For most of us, music is an integral component of the Spartan training session, and high-performance headphones are staples in our always-ready gym bags. And why not? Research has repeatedly shown that the best workout songs help motivate us during tough workouts, and it’s constantly proving itself to magically sync up with our toughest exercises.

Consider the kick-drum staccato of an explosive set of burpees or the deep squats that feel like heavy bass beats. Even post-workout stretches can feel like moments of musical bliss (“Everybody hurts … sometimes”).

Best Workout Songs

So what makes for the best workout songs? To democratize the lineup, we asked Spartans like yourself to provide the one song that can get them through any workout. The resulting list includes hip hop, pop, classic rock, 90s alternative, and even some incredibly heavy stuff. Feel free to queue these up the next time you're looking for some aural motivation.

1. "Sound of Madness" by Shinedown

2. "Rocky Theme Song (Gonna Fly Now)" by The Hollywood Sound Machine

3. "Indestructible" by Disturbed

4. "Can't Be Touched" by Roy Jones Jr. (feat. Mr. Magic & Trouble)

5. "Bank Account" by 21 Savage

6. "Hurricane (with Tyson Ritter)" by Cheat Codes & Grey

7. "Legends Are Made" by Sam Tinnesz

8. "DNA." by Kendrick Lamar

9. "Power" by Kanye West

10. "Can't Go to Hell" by Sin Shake Sin

11. "Dive In" by Pierce the Veil

12. "Levels" by Avicii

13. "Lose Control" by Meduza, Becky Hill & Goodboys

14. "Push It" by Static-X

15. "Mi Gente" by Willy William, J Balvin

16. "Desire (Gryffin Remix)" by Years & Years

17. "Higher" by Eminem

18. "Tick Tick Boom" by Sage the Gemini (feat. BygTwo3)

19. "Testing" by The Chainsmokers

20. "Burning - Snakehips Remix" by Gorgon City & EVAN GIIA

21. "The Pretender" by Foo Fighters

22. "Till I Collapse" by Eminem

23. "Ocean Drive" by Duke Dumont

24. "When Legends Rise" by Godsmack

25. "Higher Power" by Crowder (feat. Hulvey)

26. "Mount Everest" by Labrinth

27. "Anadrol" by Yosuf

28. "Lose Yourself" by Eminem

29. "Whiskey In the Jar" by Metallica

30. "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran

31. "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes

32. "In The End" by Linkin Park

33. "First Day Out" by Tee Grizzley

34. "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC

35. "Insane" by Post Malone

36. "Animal I Have Become" by Three Days Grace

37. "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor

38. "Krippy Kush" by Farruko, Bad Bunny & Rvssian

39. "Last Resort" by Papa Roach

40. "Drowning (feat. Kodak Black)" by A Boogie Wit da Hoodie

41. "ROCKSTAR (feat. Roddy Ricch)" by DaBaby

42. "Erase Your Social" by Lil Uzi Vert

43. "Silence" by Marshmello

44. "Rap God" by Eminem

45. "Enter Sandman" by Metallica

46. "Think About You (feat. Valerie Broussard)" by Kygo

47. "Can't Stop" by Red Hot Chili Peppers

48. "Clearest Blue - Gryffin Remix" by CHVRCHES

49. "Starboy" by The Weeknd

50. "What I've Done" by Linkin Park

51. "Forever" by Labrinth

52. "Last Resort" by Papa Roach

53. "Me Ama Me Odia" by Revol, Ozuna, Cosculluela

54. "Gladiator (Remix)" by Zayde Wolf & MONO_KYO

55. "Soy Peor" by Bad Bunny

56. "Faith (feat. Mr. Probz)" by Galantis & Dolly Parton

57. "Swang" by Rae Sremmurd

58. "Something Just Like This" by The Chainsmokers, Coldplay

59. "Sweet & Sour" by Nic D

60. "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) - Remastered" by Eurythmics

61. "Si Ella Quisiera" by Justin Quiles

62. "Take My Breath Away" by Alesso

63. "Bad and Boujee (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)" by Migos

64. "Bounce Back" by Big Sean

65. "Pursuit Of Happiness (nightmare)" by Kid Cudi

66. "Chop Suey!" by System Of A Down

67. "Welcome to the Party" by Pop Smoke

68. "Manicomio" by Cosculluela

69. "Numb" by Linkin Park

70. "Ahora Dice" by Ozuna, Chris Jeday, J Balvin

71. "X Gon' Give It To Ya" by DMX

72. "Privado" by Rvssian

73. "Physical" by Dua Lipa

74. "Stronger" by Kanye West

75. "0.166666666666667" by 2 Chainz

76. "Collide (feat. Jonathan Thulin)" by Built by Titan

77. "I Wanna Know (feat. Bea Miller)" by NOTD 

78. "Diles (feat. Arcangel, Nengo Flow, Dj Luian & Mambo Kings)" by Farruko, Bad Bunny, Ozuna

79. "Back In Black" by AC/DC

80. "Talking Body - Gryffin Remix" by Tove Lo

81. "Sparking My Fire" by SACHI, ROE

82. "Feels Great (feat. Fetty Wap & CVBZ)" by Cheat Codes

83. "What I Like About You - M-22 Remix" by Jonas Blue & Theresa Rex

84. "Crew" by GoldLink

85. "Feel Invincible" by Skillet

86. "Right Above It" by Lil Wayne & Drake

87. "Faint" by Linkin Park

88. "IV. Sweatpants" by Childish Gambino

89. "Bonita" by Jowell & Randy, J Balvin

90. "Born for This" by The Score

91. "High" by The Chainsmokers

92. "Cocky AF" by Megan Thee Stallion

93. "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC, Oz Rocks

94. "Monster" by Skillet

95. "Riot" by Three Days Grace

96. "Remember The Name (feat. Styles Of Beyond)" by Fort Minor

97. "Tunnel Vision" by Kodak Black

98. "Welcome To The Jungle" by Guns N' Roses

99. "24 (feat. Lil Baby)" by Money Man

100. "Hold On (feat. Cheat Codes)" by MOGUAI