This workout plan is something that I used back when I was trying to build up my body to get me through a full college season. You can make tweaks but this will help you build up the body you need to go with the skill work you are doing.
4-Week Basketball Weight Training Program
Week 1 & 2
Monday: Lower Body
- Squats - 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Deadlifts - 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Lunges - 3 sets of 12 reps per leg
- Leg Press - 3 sets of 10-12 reps
- Calf Raises - 4 sets of 15-20 reps
Wednesday: Upper Body
- Bench Press - 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Bent Over Rows - 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Overhead Press - 3 sets of 10-12 reps
- Pull-Ups - 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Bicep Curls - 3 sets of 12 reps
- Tricep Dips - 3 sets of 12 reps
Friday: Full Body
- Power Cleans - 4 sets of 6-8 reps
- Box Jumps - 4 sets of 10 reps
- Kettlebell Swings - 3 sets of 15 reps
- Medicine Ball Slams - 3 sets of 15 reps
- Planks - 3 sets of 1 minute
Week 3 & 4
Monday: Lower Body
- Front Squats - 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Romanian Deadlifts - 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Bulgarian Split Squats - 3 sets of 12 reps per leg
- Leg Extensions - 3 sets of 12 reps
- Seated Calf Raises - 4 sets of 15-20 reps
Wednesday: Upper Body
- Incline Bench Press - 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- T-Bar Rows - 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Dumbbell Shoulder Press - 3 sets of 10-12 reps
- Lat Pulldowns - 3 sets of 10-12 reps
- Hammer Curls - 3 sets of 12 reps
- Skull Crushers - 3 sets of 12 reps
Friday: Full Body
- Hang Cleans - 4 sets of 6-8 reps
- Jump Squats - 4 sets of 10 reps
- Battle Ropes - 3 sets of 30 seconds
- TRX Rows - 3 sets of 12 reps
- Russian Twists - 3 sets of 20 reps per side
Notes:
- Warm-up before each workout (5-10 minutes of light cardio).
- Cool down and stretch after workouts.
- Adjust weights to ensure you’re working hard but maintaining good form.
- Rest for 60-90 seconds between sets.
Feel free to modify exercises based on equipment availability or personal preference.