Protocol Reference — Muscle Growth: Hypertrophy

ipamorelin

5 days on / 2 days off

Prevents pituitary fatigue and maintains receptor sensitivity

cjc-1295

Daily during active phase — 3 months on / 1 month off (3 cycles per year)

Prevents receptor desensitization and allows hormonal axis recovery

peg-mgf

2-3 times per week — 4-8 weeks

Aligns with muscle recovery cycles

igf-1-lr3

Daily during active phase — 4-6 weeks maximum

Prevents receptor downregulation

cjc-1295night

Before sleep

Aligns with natural physiological growth hormone release

night

At least 2 hours after last meal

High blood glucose or insulin interferes with GH release

peg-mgfpost-workout

24-48 hours after intense resistance training

Maximizes satellite cell activation