GH better in offseason or prep?

Off-Season (Bulking / Growth Phase)
 

Goal: Add lean tissue while minimizing fat gain.

GH Use:

Most common time to use GH.

Works synergistically with anabolic steroids (especially insulin and testosterone).Helps increase lean mass by promoting protein synthesis, cell growth, and lipolysis (fat burning) even in a calorie surplus.Can help improve recovery, sleep quality, and connective tissue strength.

 

Typical strategy:

2–4 IU/day (sometimes higher for advanced users).Often run long-term (6+ months).Used daily or 5 days on / 2 off.

 

Benefits:

✅ Easier to stay lean in a bulk

✅ Promotes gradual, quality tissue growth

✅ Improves recovery between sessions

 

🏆 Prep (Cutting / Contest Phase)

Goal: Preserve muscle, burn fat, and maintain fullness while dieting.

GH Use:

Also beneficial — GH supports fat loss and muscle retention.

Often combined with clenbuterol, T3, or other thermogenics for a synergistic effect.Keeps metabolism higher as calories drop.Helps maintain fullness and condition as body fat gets very low.

 

Typical strategy:

3–6 IU/day (sometimes split AM + pre-cardio).Duration: usually throughout prep and sometimes increased in the final 8–12 weeks.
 

Benefits:

✅ Enhances fat burning

✅ Preserves lean mass

✅ Improves skin tightness and “grainy” look on stage

 

⚖️ So, Which Is Better?
 

Off-season: Better for building new muscle tissue and improving overall physique quality.Prep: Better for refining, fat loss, and maintaining lean mass.

 

In practice, many serious bodybuilders use GH year-round, adjusting the dose:

Lower dose in the off-season for steady growth and recovery.Higher dose in prep for fat loss and conditioning.