Source comparison
How to Use Peptides for Strength: Mechanism Comparison
GHRP-2 / Hexarelin Ghrelin receptor agonist. Triggers pulsatile GH release from anterior pituitary 30–45 minutes post-dose 60–90 minutes pre-training 6–8 hours Acute force output, motor unit recruitment CJC-1295 (DAC) GHRH analogue. Extends GH half-life via al
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- GHRP-2 / Hexarelin
- Ghrelin receptor agonist. Triggers pulsatile GH release from anterior pituitary
- 30–45 minutes post-dose
- 60–90 minutes pre-training
- 6–8 hours
- Acute force output, motor unit recruitment
- CJC-1295 (DAC)
- GHRH analogue. Extends GH half-life via albumin binding
- Sustained elevation over 5–7 days
- Twice weekly, independent of training
- 4–6 days
- Long-term hypertrophy, baseline IGF-1 elevation
- MK-677 (Ibutamoren)
- Ghrelin mimetic. Oral bioavailability, 24-hour GH elevation
- 2–3 hours post-dose (oral)
- Daily dosing, evening or pre-bed
- 24 hours
- Recovery, multi-session training blocks
- Ipamorelin
- Selective GH secretagogue. Minimal cortisol/prolactin elevation
- 30–40 minutes post-dose
- Strength focus with minimal side-effect profile