Muscle Growth
GH secretagogues and anabolic peptides.
About muscle growth peptides
Muscle-growth peptides include GH (growth hormone) secretagogues like Ipamorelin, CJC-1295, and Sermorelin. They prompt the body to release its own GH rather than introducing exogenous GH directly — different regulatory profile, different side-effect profile.
Researched both for hypertrophy and recovery, this category overlaps with Recovery & Healing. Reviewer feedback tends to focus on injection-site irritation and sleep changes more than visible body composition shifts.
15 peptides in this category
Sorted by review volume — the compounds people are researching most.
Ipamorelin
Selective GH release without cortisol or prolactin spikes. A clean GH option.
Sermorelin
GHRH analog researched for endogenous growth hormone release and recovery.
Tesamorelin
GHRH analog researched for visceral fat reduction and growth hormone optimization.
CJC-1295
GHRH analog often paired with Ipamorelin for sustained growth hormone release.
GHRP-2
Ghrelin mimetic researched for growth hormone release and appetite stimulation.
GHRP-6
Ghrelin mimetic researched for growth hormone release with notable appetite stimulation.
Hexarelin
Potent GHRP researched for strong, short-duration growth hormone pulses.
PEG-MGF
Long-acting MGF analog researched for satellite-cell activation and muscle repair.
Follistatin 344
Myostatin inhibitor researched for muscle hypertrophy and lean-mass gains.
HCG
Glycoprotein hormone researched for testicular function support and natural testosterone production.
HMG
Combined FSH/LH preparation researched for fertility and HPG-axis recovery.
Mod GRF 1-29
Short-acting GHRH analog often paired with Ipamorelin for pulsatile GH release.
IGF-1 LR3
Long-acting IGF-1 analog researched for muscle growth and recovery acceleration.
ACE-031
Activin receptor decoy researched for myostatin pathway inhibition and muscle gain.
MK-677
Oral growth-hormone secretagogue. Long half-life, taken as a tablet rather than injected.
What to know before buying
- GH secretagogues are typically dosed pre-bed to align with natural GH pulse
- Most are stacked (Ipamorelin + CJC-1295 is the classic combination)
- Cycle length matters — most protocols run 8-12 weeks then break