When it comes to lifting weights, Hatebreed is the ultimate soundtrack. Jamey Jasta’s lyrics are just the perfect blend of inspiration and aggression. Combine them with punishing riffs and epic breakdowns, and you have arguably the greatest lifting band of all time. I'm here on #WeightRoomWednesday to make that argument.
This past Friday Kevin Diers and I drove down to Portland to see them play the Crystal Ballroom, then we drove home, and the next night I saw them again at Showbox Sodo. (Kevin had to host Metal Shop! It was fun stopping by after the show.)
Both shows kicked serious ass. For the record, Seattle’s pit was definitely rowdier.
In celebration of that awesome weekend, and the thousands of push ups, pull ups, rows, deadlifts, squats, and lunges I’ve done with Hatebreed in my ear buds, I present you with 6 punishing tracks that will fuel your next workout:
Another Day Another Vendetta
Live For This
Perseverance
You’re Never Alone
Never Let It Die
This Is Now
As you can tell, I intentionally highlighted some of the more inspirational lyrics of their catalogue. I like to keep Down With the Fitness uplifting and encouraging. If you’re just feeling pissed off, “Everyone Bleeds Now”, “Doomsayer” and “Destroy Everything” will do the trick!
Music is such a big reason I love working out. Hatebreed has been one of my go-to bands for the better part of the last decade. The idea is that these songs will make you actually WANT to go to the gym. Once you get excited to work out, the rest tends to fall into place.
Check out those exercise links up top if you need some pointers on doing sh** right. Here’s some more general tips and some specifically about fitting the gym into your busy schedule.
Have fun and do your best,
Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach (American Council on Exercise; Precision Nutrition)