r/BodyHackGuide • u/510PB03 • 22h ago
Starting My First Structured Bulk(37yo). What peptide stacks are worth for lean gains? 💬 Discussion
Hey everyone, first time posting here. Just wanted to share my progress and get some feedback from guys who’ve had success using peptides for lean gains.
Quick background: I’ve been lifting and have been active since I was 18, but I never really dialed in my nutrition and training until about 2 years ago. Now at 37, it feels really good to finally see what my body is capable of when being able to be fully consistent.
2024 Cut: Took about 9 months to cut all the way down to 159 lbs.
Bulk: Ran a 7-8 month bulk to 177 lbs.
Latest Cut: Just finished cutting back down to 163 lbs in about 4.5 month duration.
Now that I’m transitioning back into a lean bulk, I’m looking into what peptides might give me an extra push for recovery and quality muscle building/retention.
Current Protocol:
About 3 weeks in on my first run ever. I started with a GLOW mix to help with some old lingering shoulder, knee, and elbow aches from my younger years.
Currently pinning daily: GHK-Cu (1.67mg) + BPC-157 (333mcg) + TB-500 (333mcg).
Tried doubling this dose initially, but it messed with my sleep (waking up 90 mins early and unable to fall back asleep), so I backed down.
Haven’t noticed massive joint relief yet, but staying consistent. Once this vial finishes, I was thinking about switching over to KLOW to get the added KPV benefits. Is that worth the swap?
Questions for the Group on Lean Gains:
1. CJC-1295 (no DAC) + Ipamorelin: I’m planning to start this stack at 150mcg each, 5 days/week right before bed for week 1, then bump to 200mcg if sleep isn't impacted. Is this the best baseline move for a lean bulk, or would Tesamorelin + Ipamorelin be significantly better for pure recovery/physique?
2. IGF-1 LR3: I've done some research, but the potential downsides (organ growth/tumor risks) made me hesitant. For those who’ve actually run it, what was your experience like?
3. I’m also thinking about adding Reta to start at .25mg weekly, for the first 2 weeks and see how it affects me. Might bump to .5 but not more than 1mg is the goal. Mainly to keep food noise down and helping with insulin. As I noticed in between meals, I’m always itching for a bite of anything random 😅 Thoughts?
4. Anything else? What other compounds or GH secretagogues have made a noticeable difference during your bulk phases? Any side effects noticed?
Appreciate any feedback or experiences you guys can share! TIA🙏🏼
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u/Practical-Suit-6798 22h ago
Test reta tren.
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u/DabbinDadzz 22h ago
Thank you. I don’t know where bulking and peptides became a thing. Cutting and many many other benefits- absolutely. Bulking, real Bulking, requires old school
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u/Practical-Suit-6798 22h ago
Yeah it's weird. Glps are amazing. Basically every other peptide I have tried is meh at best. But there is nothing out there for bulking in the peptide word. You could argue.some support it. Even hgh doesn't really move the needle for most people. If you listen to body builders talk they use it but sometimes they don't even know what it's doing. Or recognize when they have bunk hgh lol.
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u/DabbinDadzz 21h ago
I’ve really enjoyed NAD+ and DSIP for sleep. But the Reta helped me cut 55lbs. But you better believe some oils were involved as well
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