Clavicular Ascension Stack
The extreme male looksmaxxing protocol — fat loss, GH, anabolics, skin, and longevity.
6 peptides in this stack
$250–$320/month / month
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Stack Overview
The Clavicular Ascension Stack is the most comprehensive male looksmaxxing protocol in the peptide space — a 6-compound protocol designed for those who want to address every aesthetic pillar simultaneously: face leanness, muscle fullness, skin quality, hair, and cellular optimization.
The protocol is built around three distinct phases that work in synergy. Phase 1 is aggressive fat loss and face leanness through Retatrutide — the triple agonist (GLP-1 + GIP + glucagon) that produces more dramatic fat loss than semaglutide or tirzepatide, particularly visceral and subcutaneous fat that directly determines facial bone structure visibility and vascularity. Phase 2 is GH axis optimization through CJC-1295/Ipamorelin — providing the anabolic counterbalance to prevent muscle loss during fat loss, and producing the GH-dependent improvements in skin, recovery, and body composition that separate this from simple GLP-1 use. Phase 3 is direct anabolic signaling through IGF-1 LR3 cycling — stacked specifically to exploit the primed anabolic environment created by elevated GH.
GHK-Cu is non-negotiable during any protocol that involves aggressive fat loss — rapid weight reduction without collagen support results in skin laxity that undermines the aesthetic result. GHK-Cu maintains skin architecture as fat is lost, while also acting on scalp health. BPC-157 runs as the recovery backbone, managing gut health under GLP-1 and protecting connective tissue under heavy training. NAD+ prevents the cellular energy depletion that limits recovery when multiple pathways are simultaneously active.
Peptides in This Stack
Retatrutide 10mg (GLP-3 R)
Retatrutide is a triple GIP/GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist that showed 24.2% average weight loss in Phase 2 trials — potentially the most powerful anti-obesity peptide ever studied.
Dose
2–8mg once weekly (escalate over 8 weeks)
Timing
Same day each week — any time
Notes
The fat loss engine — GLP-1 + GIP + glucagon triple agonism produces the most aggressive fat loss available; start at 2mg/week and escalate every 2 weeks
CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin
Ipamorelin + CJC-1295 is the most popular GH secretagogue combination. Ipamorelin triggers GH pulses while CJC-1295 amplifies and extends them for superior muscle growth and fat loss.
Dose
200mcg each
Timing
Pre-sleep fasted (2+ hrs after last meal)
Notes
GH axis foundation — drives GH pulse amplitude 3–5× baseline for fat loss, muscle, and skin
IGF-1 LR3
IGF-1 LR3 is a modified form of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 with 13× longer half-life. It directly signals muscle cell proliferation and hypertrophy — the downstream anabolic effector of GH.
Dose
40–60mcg
Timing
Post-workout within 30 minutes
Notes
Cycle 4–6 weeks on / 4 weeks off — direct anabolic stimulus for muscle hypertrophy
GHK-Cu
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide that resets gene expression patterns, stimulates collagen synthesis, and reverses signs of skin aging.
Dose
1–2mg daily
Timing
Morning subcutaneous + topical to face and scalp
Notes
Skin tightening during aggressive fat loss is critical — GHK-Cu prevents sagging and improves hair quality
BPC-157
BPC-157 is a 15-amino-acid synthetic peptide derived from gastric juice proteins. Clinically shown to accelerate tendon, ligament, muscle, and gut tissue repair.
Dose
250mcg twice daily
Timing
AM + PM subcutaneous
Notes
Recovery backbone and GI protection — essential when combining multiple compounds and training hard
NAD+ 500mg
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is the master cellular energy cofactor that declines 50% by age 50. Restoring NAD+ levels activates sirtuins, improves mitochondrial function, and slows cellular aging.
Dose
100–300mg
Timing
Morning subcutaneous, 3× per week
Notes
Cellular fuel for the entire stack — NAD+ depletion is the bottleneck when running multiple anabolic pathways simultaneously
Daily Schedule
Protocol Schedule
Daily (Continuous): • AM: BPC-157 250mcg subcutaneous • AM: GHK-Cu 1–2mg subcutaneous • AM: GHK-Cu topical to face and scalp • Pre-sleep (fasted): CJC-1295 200mcg + Ipamorelin 200mcg • PM: BPC-157 250mcg subcutaneous 3× Per Week (Continuous): • AM: NAD+ 100–300mg subcutaneous Once Weekly (Continuous): • Retatrutide: start 2mg week 1–2, increase to 4mg weeks 3–4, 6mg weeks 5–6, 8mg weeks 7+ per tolerance Post-Workout (4–6 week cycles, alternating): • IGF-1 LR3: 40–60mcg within 30 min of training • Run 4–6 weeks active → 4 weeks off IGF-1 LR3
Expected Results
Significant appetite suppression and early fat loss within 2–3 weeks of Retatrutide
Visible face leanness, improved jawline/cheekbone definition within 6–10 weeks
Improved skin tightness and quality as fat is lost — no sagging (GHK-Cu)
Muscle preservation or gain despite aggressive caloric restriction (GH + IGF-1 LR3)
Enhanced anabolic response during IGF-1 LR3 phases — strength and muscle fullness
Comprehensive aesthetic transformation across fat loss, skin, and body composition within 20–24 weeks
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