2026 cycle protocol
The journey
4 phases across ~6 months. Each phase has its own compound stack, training focus, and bloodwork checkpoint.
Phase 1: SARM Cycle
Jan 5 → Mar 2
Phase 2: Natural Recovery
Mar 3 → Mar 12
Phase 3: Test C Cycle
Mar 13 → May 8
Phase 4: PCT
May 9 → Jun (TBD)
Protocol events
| Date | Cycle Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5 | — | MK-677 started (12.5mg, 5on/2off) |
| Jan 8 | — | Bloodwork Draw 1: Pre-cycle baseline. TT 1073, FT 130.9, E2 27, HDL 55, Hct 48.9% |
| Jan 9 | SARM D1 | SARM cycle start. AC-262 10mg + Enclomiphene 12.5mg |
| Jan 18 | SARM D10 | MK-677 dropped (facial water retention). GHK-Cu started 1mg/day |
| Jan 27 | SARM D19 | AC-262 escalated to 20mg, Enclomiphene to 25mg (against recommendation) |
| Jan 30 | SARM D22 | GHK-Cu corrected to 2mg M/W/F. MK-677 one-off 25mg |
| Jan 31 | SARM D23 | Cardarine 10mg added |
| Feb 1 | SARM D24 | AC-262 20mg + Enclomiphene 25mg — final day at escalated doses |
| Feb 2 | SARM D25 | Ostarine 5mg replaces AC-262. Enclomiphene halved to 12.5mg |
| Feb 3 | SARM D26 | Bloodwork Draw 2: Mid-SARM derm panel. AST 42, HDL 66 (Cardarine effect). Accutane cleared. |
| Feb 4 | SARM D27 | MK-677 one-off 25mg (last ever use) |
| Feb 5 | SARM D28 | Accutane started — 40mg/day (half dose to stretch supply). Creatine dropped per derm. |
| Feb 11 | SARM D34 | GHK-Cu new vial reconstituted (100mg + 2ml BAC = 50mg/ml) |
| Feb 16 | SARM D39 | Cardarine dropped — PPARδ conflicts with Accutane. Body comp peak: 172.0 lb, 142.6 muscle. |
| Feb 18 | SARM D41 | Retatrutide first pin 2mg — severe GI reaction (diarrhea, HRV crash to 32) |
| Feb 23 | SARM D46 | Retatrutide dropped entirely |
| Feb 26 | SARM D49 | BPC-157 + PT-141 first pins. PT-141 confirmed effective at 1mg. |
| Feb 28 | SARM D51 | Boron dropped — DHT/hair priority conflict |
| Mar 2 | SARM D53 | Bloodwork Draw 3: Post-SARM recovery. TT 1152, FT 240.8, LH 5.2, FSH 4.06, E2 58. Full HPTA recovery confirmed. Last Osta + Enclo doses taken post-draw. Squat 275×2 PR + Bench 245×1 PR. |
| Mar 3 | Off D1 | First day off all SARMs/Enclomiphene. Accutane doubled to 80mg (derm). |
| Mar 4 | Off D2 | Collagen dropped (funds). |
| Mar 6 | Off D4 | AC-262 20mg one-off pre-workout — research confirmed counterproductive (partial agonist at supraphysiological T). Not repeated. |
| Mar 9–12 | Off D7–10 | Myrtle Beach trip. BPC-157 + GHK-Cu paused (no fridge). Alcohol on 2/4 nights. |
| Mar 12 | Off D10 | HCG reconstituted (10,000IU + 2ml BAC = 5,000 IU/ml). Peptides resumed. |
| Mar 13 | TC D1 | Test C cycle start. First pin 85mg (later standardized to 100mg MWF). Seoul Prime KBBQ dinner. |
| Mar 14 | TC D2 | Test C dose 2 (85mg). First HCG pin (250 IU). 3 vodka sprites on Accutane + Test C. |
| Mar 16 | TC D4 | First proper MWF pin day — Test C D3 + HCG D2 + BPC + GHK. Protocol established. |
| Mar 17 | TC D5 | Fogo de Chão dinner — 279g protein (rest-day ATH) |
| Mar 19 | TC D7 | Ramadan — 56g protein (worst day ever). Accutane doubled to 80mg (found supply). |
| Mar 20–22 | TC D8–10 | NC trip (Eid). All injectables deferred Fri–Sat. Test C makeup pin Sunday. HRV crashed 76→43. |
| Mar 22 | TC D10 | Finasteride DECLINED. Switched to minoxidil + GHK-Cu for hair. Accutane gap starts (supply out). |
| Mar 23 | TC D11 | MT2 loading started — 100mcg (Day 1). Reconstituted 3/23 (10mg + 2ml BAC = 5mg/ml). |
| Mar 24 | TC D12 | Bloodwork Draw 4: On-cycle Accutane refill. AST 35 (best ever), HDL 69 (all-time high). All clear. BPC-157 final dose. |
| Mar 25 | TC D13 | MT2 Day 3 — 100mcg. All 5 compounds pinned (Test C + HCG + GHK + MT2 + BPC). |
| Mar 27 | TC D15 | MT2 dose bump to 150mcg. Soju + vaping (Accutane AVOID list). Bench 245×1 not attempted. |
| Mar 28 | TC D16 | Accutane resumed at full 80mg/day after 7-day gap (3/21–3/28). Corrected — Rx is 80mg, was half-dosing. BPC-157 vial finished — PE protocol on hold. |
| Mar 29 | TC D17 | MT2 PAUSED — new moles on face (black) and penis (5 moles) after 350mcg total (3 pins). Extreme responder. Derm check needed. |
| Mar 30 | TC D18 | Test C dose 9 + HCG dose 7 + GHK-Cu. Full upper session @ DMV Iron. Bed supps taken (broke 5-night streak). |
| Mar 31 | TC D19 | HRV 95ms (all-time high, up from 50). 5K run + leg ext + lat raises. Cream pasta meal prepped (3 containers). |
| Apr 1 | TC D20 | TODAY. Pin day — Test C dose 10 + HCG dose 8 + GHK-Cu due tonight. HRV 76, RHR 43 (best ever). Bedtime 11:38 PM (best in weeks). |