# Recomposition **URL:** \ **Category:** Nutrition Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [February 5, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recomposition/4858 "2019-02-05T19:48:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dhruv4](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/dhruv4/32/859_2.png) [@Dhruv4](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Dhruv4)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recomposition/4858/1 "2019-02-05T19:48:09Z")
Hello, I was planning on doing a Recomposition for approximately 20 weeks whilst I run the bridge then the strength template. I just got done “cutting”, I lost about 11lbs in 8 weeks and to avoid more loss of strength I think that doing a recomp would be wise so I don’t necessarily gain weight(fat) and or lose anymore strength. My current stats are 230lbs ~20% bf waist of around 36" 22 years old just got done with the hypertrophy template. My main question is how should I design a recomp so that I can be most successful in both strength gains whilst not moving too far in one direction of weight loss or weight gain. I’ve read “to be a beast” and set my calories accordingly, but I just wanted to know what else I could do. ---
**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recomposition/4858/2 "2019-02-05T22:40:04Z")
What is your exact waist taken properly? This is important for whether or not I would even recommend a “recomp”. That said, I’m not sure what your exact question is about how to design a recomp in a manner that is generally superior to what is laid out in TBAB. ---
**Author:** ![Dhruv4](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/dhruv4/32/859_2.png) [@Dhruv4](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Dhruv4)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2019, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recomposition/4858/3 "2019-02-06T02:44:59Z")
> [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](#): > > What is your exact waist taken properly? This is important for whether or not I would even recommend a “recomp”. > > That said, I’m not sure what your exact question is about how to design a recomp in a manner that is generally superior to what is laid out in TBAB. Just re-watched your video on how to measure the waist correctly again and it measured out to 36.5~". Fair warning that is after coming home after work and drinking a glass of water bc thirsty af. As a side question, does when you measure matter? I’ve always thought that measuring in the morning right after waking would be the best because that’s when I weigh myself as well and before you eat or drink anything. Main question is that how should I set up a recomposition so that I would be most successful. My goals right now are to gain strength, numbers I have in mind is 330 bench, 465 squat and 500 deadlift from 295 bench, 420 squat and 450 deadlift. Not really sure if lifts matter. ---
**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2019, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recomposition/4858/4 "2019-02-07T06:10:57Z")
> [@Dhruv4](#): > > Just re-watched your video on how to measure the waist correctly again and it measured out to 36.5~". Fair warning that is after coming home after work and drinking a glass of water bc thirsty af. > As a side question, does when you measure matter? I’ve always thought that measuring in the morning right after waking would be the best because that’s when I weigh myself as well and before you eat or drink anything. Doesn’t really matter as long as you’re taking it under consistent conditions. > [@Dhruv4](#): > > Main question is that how should I set up a recomposition so that I would be most successful. My goals right now are to gain strength, numbers I have in mind is 330 bench, 465 squat and 500 deadlift from 295 bench, 420 squat and 450 deadlift. Not really sure if lifts matter. Right, but back to this\> What specific factors about your situation need to be managed differently than what is laid out in TBAB. ---
**Author:** ![Dhruv4](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/dhruv4/32/859_2.png) [@Dhruv4](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Dhruv4)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2019, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recomposition/4858/5 "2019-02-07T14:32:28Z")
I dont think i necessarily have any factors that need to be managed differently outside of what is written in the article. Do you have any advice for how long to perform a recomp? ---
**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2019, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recomposition/4858/6 "2019-02-07T23:35:51Z")
> [@Dhruv4](#): > > I dont think i necessarily have any factors that need to be managed differently outside of what is written in the article. > Do you have any advice for how long to perform a recomp? I don’t think there are specific lengths dictated for how long to run a cut, bulk, or recomp.