āhi
Yes, you can cut if they are really low.
If some branches on the left or center are more than 6-8 inches below the main canopy, they will never receive enough light to grow into dense buds.
They will just consume energy to make "popcorn".
āKeep a balance Since you wanted 16 bud but you have more, you have some margin. Keep the 16 to 20 strongest and sacrifice the small, stunted shoots in the center.
āPruning
āPay attention to timing
If you are still in the stretch phase (start of flowering), cutting the highest peaks (Super-cropping or Late Topping) will effectively redirect the energy downwards.
ā Before cutting, try to bend (Super-cropping) the highest branches. You pinch the stem between your fingers until you feel an internal crack, then you lay it horizontally.
I read that it stops vertical growth without losing the main head, and it "boosts" the lower branches but I have never tested it to be honest. This is the advice I can give you if I understand your question correctly.
have a good day and good luck. you have a beautiful plant.