💪INTERMEDIATE12 weeks on, 4 weeks off
BULK
Lean mass gain + recovery support
◆ WHO THIS IS FOR
Trained lifters running a progressive overload block. Looking to squeeze more out of their training without leaving the GH axis alone.
◆ WHY IT WORKS
This is a GH-axis amplification stack. Physiological GH pulses from the GHRH + ghrelin-mimetic pair (tesamorelin + ipamorelin) raise IGF-1 into the upper-normal range without the side-effect profile of direct GH administration. BPC-157 layered underneath keeps tendons and joints tolerating heavier loads. No myostatin hacks, no direct IGF-1 — just a cleaner version of what's already happening when you train hard.
◆ THE STACK
01
Tesamorelin
Physiological GH pulses via GHRH agonism
Dose · 1–2mg
Freq · Subcutaneous, daily
Timing · Pre-bed, empty stomach
02
Ipamorelin
Amplifies GH pulse via ghrelin mimicry
Dose · 200–300mcg
Freq · 1–2× daily subcutaneous
Timing · Morning fasted + pre-bed
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◆ TIMELINE
- Weeks 1–2Sleep quality improves. Mild increase in appetite. No scale changes yet.
- Weeks 3–6IGF-1 rises into upper-normal. Recovery between sessions noticeably faster. Lean-mass gains begin if calories + training are aligned.
- Weeks 7–12Visible body comp changes. Strength on compound lifts typically increases 5–10% beyond expected.
◆ REQUIREMENTS
- →Training: progressive overload, compound-lift-centric, 4+ days/week
- →Protein: 1.8–2.2 g/kg of target bodyweight
- →Calories: 10–20% surplus
- →Sleep: 7+ hours (this is the GH window)
⚠ WATCH-OUTS
- ✗Joint pain from IGF-1 elevation — usually resolves, reduce tesamorelin dose if persistent
- ✗Mild water retention in first 2 weeks
- ✗Hyperglycemia risk if pre-diabetic — monitor fasting glucose