# What next after Beginners **URL:** \ **Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [September 4, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/what-next-after-beginners/9410 "2020-09-04T18:07:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Roamer321](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/roamer321/32/1386_2.png) [@Roamer321](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Roamer321)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/what-next-after-beginners/9410/1 "2020-09-04T18:07:49Z")
I am 5’7", 177 lbs, 39" waist, 61 years old. I have been training with weights for many years without much progress. I am currently doing the Beginners program because I had a painful minor tear in my subscapularis and did not lift for 6 weeks. The pain starting resolving when I got back to lifting. I am liking the Beginners program and would like to know what program would be next. I am asking because of the Labor day sale. I need to lose fat and would like to have bigger muscles and stay strong. ---
**Author:** ![Austin\_Baraki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/austin_baraki/32/1095_2.png) [@Austin\_Baraki](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Austin_Baraki)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2020, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/what-next-after-beginners/9410/2 "2020-09-06T14:51:27Z")
Hi Roamer Glad you’re having success so far. There are lots of options depending on individual goals and preferences - and to be honest, your stated goals of losing fat, increasing muscle mass and strength are essentially what everyone is after. The full beginner template has 2 additional phases beyond the initial beginner block that you could use. Alternatively some of the less-specific templates (General Strength & Conditioning, Powerbuilding, HLM) may be good options moving forward as well. You also have the option of repeating weeks/templates that you have responded well to over time.