Challenge results in new Squat PR

It started at lunch time yesterday. Frank said "When you work out today, try squatting with 190 to see if you can match my PR of 21 reps". I told him he was nuts, especially since I had trouble getting 2 x 10 with 175 at my last workout. He reminded me, however, that I had previously claimed 170 x 25 with "gas in the tank" (which was true) and that 190 was "only" 20 more pounds.

The more I thought about it, the more I realized he was right. I felt well-rested, strong, and ready for a challenge. I finally settled on trying 185 - a nice looking weight, with a 45 and a 25 on each side. The result?

Squat:
95 x 10
135 x 7
165 x 5
185 x 20

I finished the routine with:
Leg Curls - 30 lbs x 25 reps (I was in a high rep mood)
One Leg Calf Raises - 20 lbs x 18, 12, 10
Stiff Leg Deadlift - 135 lbs x 12, 12
Side Bends - 40 lbs x 15 reps
Hanging Leg Raises - 10 reps

This was a major new PR for me, and it felt great. Thanks for the challenge, Frank!