# Peaking program back to back after injury? **URL:** \ **Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [August 21, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/peaking-program-back-to-back-after-injury/3084 "2018-08-21T21:17:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Delt304](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aca169/32.png) [@Delt304](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Delt304)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/peaking-program-back-to-back-after-injury/3084/1 "2018-08-21T21:17:15Z")
I recently almost finished the 12 week strength template in preparation for my first meet. Less than 3 weeks out I broke my finger, needed several stitches, and cannot grip heavy for 3-4 weeks. There is another meet I can do almost exactly 12 weeks after I can start gripping heavy again. Is this fine or will doing nearly two 12-week peaking programs so close to each other cause any problems? In the mean time, I would like to try to maintain my strength and maybe use this time to cut weight a little. Any recommendations on exercises to focus on if I cannot grip? ---
**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:** [August 23, 2018, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/peaking-program-back-to-back-after-injury/3084/2 "2018-08-23T19:23:22Z")
You should be fine with that plan. If you can’t grip the bar, I’d use a Safety squat bar and pull with straps, if possible. ---
**Author:** ![Delt304](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aca169/32.png) [@Delt304](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Delt304)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/peaking-program-back-to-back-after-injury/3084/3 "2018-08-23T23:16:42Z")
Thanks Austin! Just wanted to make sure.