Banger Movie Scores For Your Workout Playlist

MOVIE SCOREMOVIES

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Introduction

Whether you're grinding through a heavy lift or hitting that final sprint, the right score can turn a regular workout into a cinematic experience. These pulse-pounding, high-octane soundtracks come from some of the most visually explosive and emotionally intense films in recent memory—each one guaranteed to keep your energy high and your motivation locked in. From heroic anthems to synth-driven adrenaline boosters, here are movie scores that will absolutely fuel your next workout.

Creed (2015) – Ludwig Göransson

Göransson mixes gritty beats with epic orchestration in a score that captures the underdog drive of Adonis Creed. The training montage cues hit hard, perfect for pushing through tough reps.

The Dark Knight – Hans Zimmer

Iconic, relentless, and full of dread-fueled momentum. Zimmer’s Joker theme alone will have your heart racing like a sprint interval.

Rocky – Bill Conti

A classic for a reason. “Gonna Fly Now” is pure training energy. You can’t listen to this and not feel like running stairs.

Tenet – Ludwig Göransson

Aggressive, futuristic, and built with time-bending swagger, the Tenet score is a wall of bass-heavy sound designed to keep you moving at full intensity.

Black Panther – Ludwig Göransson

Afrofuturistic beats meet orchestral grandeur in a soundtrack that celebrates power, culture, and momentum—ideal for that strength-training session.

John Wick: Chapter 4 – Tyler Bates & Joel J. Richard

Slick and stylish with a heartbeat that never slows, the music in John Wick 4 makes you feel like you're walking through your gym in slow motion, ready to conquer.

Tron: Legacy – Daft Punk

Synth-driven perfection. The electronic crescendo and digital beats will make your cardio feel like an interstellar mission.

Zack Snyder’s Justice League – Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL)

This score is massive—just like your PR goals. Holkenborg’s music is a sonic wall of heroism, tension, and drive.

Dune: Part Two – Hans Zimmer

Zimmer goes otherworldly with throat-singing intensity and relentless percussion. It’s the sound of rising to meet your destiny—or your toughest workout yet.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – Daniel Pemberton

Genre-bending and wildly inventive, Pemberton’s score is part emotional, part electrifying chaos. Ideal for HIIT when you need to go full throttle.