27 Best Songs to Do Push-Ups To: The Ultimate Workout Playlist

Updated at: 21/03/2025

Finding the perfect soundtrack for a killer push-up session can be surprisingly transformative. The right music can elevate a grueling workout into an empowering experience, pushing you past your limits with the power of rhythm and energy. This isn't just about any playlist; this is about curating a selection of songs that tap into the primal drive needed to conquer those reps. We're celebrating the incredible power of music to motivate and inspire, drawing from a diverse range of artists and genres to create the ultimate workout playlist. Prepare to discover tracks that perfectly synchronize with the rhythm of your exertion, from anthemic rock anthems that fuel your strength to infectious pop hits that keep your energy high.

This collection transcends simple genre boundaries. You'll find yourself propelled by the irresistible grooves of funk and soul, pumped up by the raw energy of hard rock, and driven forward by the relentless intensity of alternative metal. Whether you prefer the soaring vocals of iconic power ballads, the driving beats of dance-pop, or the raw power of classic rock, this playlist offers something for everyone. The songs chosen here represent a diverse and dynamic range of musical styles – each perfectly designed to match the intensity and variations of a push-up routine. The result is a workout experience that's not just effective, but utterly exhilarating. This list isn't just about the songs themselves; it's about unlocking the potential that music has to transform your fitness journey.

  • Uptown Funk
    1

    Uptown Funk

    Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

    2014

  • Thunderstruck
    2

    Thunderstruck

    AC/DC

    1990

    The Razors Edge

  • Chop Suey!
    3

    Chop Suey!

    System Of A Down

    2001

    Toxicity

  • Break Free
    4

    Break Free

    Ariana Grande ft. Zedd

    2014

  • Eye of the Tiger
    5

    Eye of the Tiger

    Survivor

    1982

    Working Class Dog

  • Seven Nation Army
    6

    Seven Nation Army

    The White Stripes

    2003

    Elephant

  • Welcome To The Jungle
    7

    Welcome To The Jungle

    Guns N' Roses

    1987

    Appetite For Destruction

  • Stronger
    8

    Stronger

    Kanye West

    2007

    Graduation

  • Till I Collapse
    9

    Till I Collapse

    Eminem ft. Nate Dogg

    2002

  • Feelin' Myself
    10

    Feelin' Myself

    will.i.am ft. Miley Cyrus

    2013

  • Born This Way
    11

    Born This Way

    Lady Gaga

    2011

    Born This Way (Special Edition)

  • X Gon' Give It To Ya
    12

    X Gon' Give It To Ya

    DMX

    2024

  • 212
    13

    212

    Azealia Banks

    2011

  • Lose Yourself
    14

    Lose Yourself

    Eminem

    2002

    The Blueprint 3

  • Survivor
    15

    Survivor

    Destiny's Child

    2001

    Survivor

  • Push It
    16

    Push It

    Salt-N-Pepa

    1986

  • Danger Zone
    17

    Danger Zone

    Kenny Loggins

    1986

    Riptide

  • Heads Will Roll
    18

    Heads Will Roll

    Yeah Yeah Yeahs

    2009

  • Remember the Name
    19

    Remember the Name

    Fort Minor,Styles Of Beyond

    2005

    The Rising Tied (Deluxe Edition)

  • Headstrong
    20

    Headstrong

    Trapt

    2004

    Trapt

  • Born to Run
    21

    Born to Run

    Bruce Springsteen

    1975

    Born To Run

  • Trophies
    22

    Trophies

    Young Money ft. Drake

    2013

  • Millions
    23

    Millions

    Pusha T ft. Rick Ross

    2013

  • Eye of the Storm
    24

    Eye of the Storm

    Watt White

    2018

  • Do or Die
    25

    Do or Die

    Flux Pavilion ft. Childish Gambino

    2012

  • Spitfire
    26

    Spitfire

    Kill The Noise,Porter Robinson

    2011

  • Church of Noise
    27

    Church of Noise

    The Bloody Beetroots

    2010