# Template After Weight Loss **URL:** \ **Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [May 3, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/template-after-weight-loss/17684 "2025-05-03T15:13:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![saretusa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@saretusa](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/saretusa)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/template-after-weight-loss/17684/1 "2025-05-03T15:13:47Z")
Hello Barbell Medicine Team, I have been training inconsistently for a few years. During my last program, (not yours), I injured my left rotator cuff and had two months of therapy for that. After therapy, I found your programs and have 6 more weeks on the [Shoulder Rehab template](https://www.barbellmedicine.com/shop/training-templates/rehab/shoulder-rehab-template-2/) and would like some advice on the next move. My current numbers are: 56 years old 5’9’’ 195 pounds (down from 220) 40.25 inch waist (down from 42.5) I have the following templates to choose from: [Beginner](https://www.barbellmedicine.com/shop/training-templates/strength/beginner-template/) and [Hypertrophy I](https://www.barbellmedicine.com/shop/training-templates/hypertrophy/hypertrophy-i-template/) (also considering [General Strength and Conditioning I](https://www.barbellmedicine.com/shop/training-templates/strength/general-strength-conditioning-template/)). Which way should I go among those three or another recommendation? I know I need to lose some more waist size before I get back to regular training, however my weight does not bother me. Thanks in advance. ---
**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:** [May 3, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/template-after-weight-loss/17684/2 "2025-05-03T15:16:03Z")
I’d probably run the 2nd phase of the Beginner Template first, then Hypertrophy 1 or General S/C 1 (we are releasing the 2nd generation of GSC 1 this week). Biggest difference is going to be the amount of focus you want to put on strength, where GSC 1 has more than Hypertrophy 1. Either would be great and definitely amongst my top picks for this application ---
**Author:** ![saretusa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@saretusa](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/saretusa)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2025, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/template-after-weight-loss/17684/3 "2025-05-03T19:15:37Z")
Thanks for the information. I will definitely start Phase II of the Beginner Template next. I will also get the new GSC I for future use.