Growth-hormone secretagogue protocols for lean mass and performance — CJC-1295, ipamorelin, tesamorelin and more. Reconstitution, dose ranges, cycles.
Muscle-building peptides are growth-hormone secretagogues that prompt the pituitary to release your own growth hormone rather than supplying it directly. The most-referenced compounds are CJC-1295, ipamorelin, tesamorelin, and sermorelin, typically dosed subcutaneously at night on 8–12 week cycles.
Protocols covered: Sermorelin, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, IGF-1 LR3, MK-677 / Ibutamoren, GHRP-6, GHRP-2, Hexarelin.
Sermorelin: 200–500 mcg, 2×/week to daily (5-on/2-off). Cycle: 3–6 months on, 4–6 weeks off. CJC-1295: 100–500 mcg, 2×/week to daily. Cycle: 8–12 weeks on, 4 weeks off; use MK-677 as bridge. Ipamorelin: 100–500 mcg, Daily at bedtime to 2–3× daily. Cycle: 12 weeks on, 4–6 weeks off; 5-on/2-off for longevity. IGF-1 LR3: 20–80 mcg, 3×/week to daily post-workout. Cycle: 4–6 weeks on, 4 weeks off; never exceed 8 weeks. MK-677 / Ibutamoren: 10–25 mg, Once daily (PM). Cycle: 8–16 weeks on, 4–8 weeks off. GHRP-6: 100–300 mcg, 2–3× daily. Cycle: 8–12 weeks on, 4 weeks off. GHRP-2: 100–300 mcg, 2–3× daily. Cycle: 8–12 weeks on, 4 weeks off; rotate with other GHRPs. Hexarelin: 100–200 mcg, 1–3× daily. Cycle: 4–8 weeks max, then 4–6 weeks off.