I love deads!

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I have been trying to get stronger and more experienced in bodybuilding by listening and searching for advice/answers on this forum. I have never had large wheelz, but really want to get them larger now. I understand this takes time. I think I have found one of the missing links--deads!!!! My hams were jello after them. Could someone give me some advice on how to get more size(even though with time in consideration) in my upper legs--calves are pretty large genetically. Here is my current routine one time a week:

Warm up-treadmill 15 min(for knees)
Single/ double leg press 4 sets 12
(now) deads 4 sets 12
Close feet hacks 4 sets 12
Leg extensions single/double 3-4 sets 12
Lying ham curls 4 sets 10-12
Then cross trainer for about 30-35 min
I am currently 200lbs and about 13.5% bf, 5'10", lifting for years but new to BB.

I have been using this routine for about 5 months and need some advice on using less or more--or splitting it up into quad and ham days.
Thanks guys

 

[Dad]

Yuo might try widening your stance a bit on the Hacks.
This is going to work the inner thighs (adductor compartment) and allow you to really pile the weight on while being just a bit easier on your knees.

Yuo also want to make sure you are really going down to parallel. A lot of people do Hacks and Squats, but in reality are doing more like a 2/3 or 3/4 range of motion by not going down full depth. And, of course, they're not working their legs as well.

Go watch Byrd's 1000 lb. squat video in the Powerlifting Forum if you want to see a great example of parallel, "meet legal" squats!