Focuses heavily on isolation, utilizing rear deltoid flies and military presses, concluding with a "max out" set of push-ups. Instructor Resources and Formats

This is the standout track of the release, featuring a daunting sequence of eight clean and presses in a row. Participants are often given the option to substitute these with deadrows if the technical load becomes too high.

The music for Release 97 features a mix of rock, EDM, and pop to drive the high-repetition choreography: Song Title Alesso feat. Ryan Tedder 2 Bassjackers & MAKJ 3 Generation Day 4 Dark Skies 5 Waiting For Love 6 We Don't Run 7 How Deep Is Your Love (Remix) Calvin Harris & Disciples 8 Bumble Bee Zedd & Botnek 9 Young & Stupid Travis Mills feat. T.I. 10 Choreography Highlights & Technique Notes

Official notes emphasize "Compulsory Cues" focused on safety, such as keeping the bar close to the body during the clean and press and maintaining a braced core during overhead movements. BODYPUMP 97: We don't ever run from challenges

A classic rock-inspired track focusing on bottom-half pulses to increase time under tension.

Features three different stances (mid, wide, and wider) to target various parts of the glutes and quads. Instructors often highlight the final block of "big singles" as the peak intensity moment.

BodyPump 97, released in early 2016, is a high-energy installment of the Les Mills barbell program known for its intense "Rep Effect" methodology. This specific release gained notoriety among instructors and participants for its challenging combinations, particularly the eight consecutive clean and presses in the back track.

Release 97 is designed to "shock" the muscles through varied stances and high-intensity intervals.