Basketball is a popular sport throughout the world. Improving the fitness level of the athletes not only helps improve performance, but also reduces the risk of injuries. The purpose of this article was to discuss the designing of weight training programs for basketball players based on the specific needs of each position. Positions of basketball players include point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward and center. Developing strength training programs based on position-specific needs will improve offensive and defensive performance and prevent injuries. In this article, the importance of different muscle groups including the chest, back, shoulder, biceps, triceps, legs and abdominal muscles in each position were discussed. Based on literature review, guard and small forward need to develop back, lower leg and abdominal muscle groups, while power forward and center need to emphasize on upper body and thigh muscle groups. The intension of the study was to provide guidelines of strength training for coaches and athletes.