The Squatter's Shorts Graveyard.

[jakemcmillan]

I tore my first pair of boxer shorts squatting, and my pants slightly. It was so loud and my buddy thought I tore a muscle, the look of fear on his face was priceless.

[Tintin]

I changed my stance: Squatted a whole lot wider, and feet pointing out more. As I went down I heard this tearing noise... ahhhh at least I was wearing long pants. I have a feeling my form now is going to make life for my boxers hell.

[dragon]

shit , i never tore any pants or underwear...i must not be squatting low enough.

[James1v27]

Three pairs of boxers. One underwent major surgery and returned to action, only to fall in battle once again. The most recent of the three, I though about rehabing, but decided to let the fallen lie in peace...

[simon2010]

1 pair of shorts.

They tore right across my left arse cheek during warm up squats, so had to go and buy a new pair from the front desk at the gym.

$30! But at least I got to complete my work out.

[mjh]

Three pairs of boxers. One underwent major surgery and returned to action, only to fall in battle once again. The most recent of the three, I though about rehabing, but decided to let the fallen lie in peace...

sometimes the coup de grace is the most merciful option.

[holvoetn]

OK, first casualty of war fell yesterday (underwear boxer) ... I only had it for 2 weeks.
Didn't even know it until I went for the showers. Completely ripped open on the back.

Medic said no cosmetic surgery was possible so we had to bring the fella to his final resting place.

Guess I need to wear briefs again when going for squats
(only started wearing boxer shorts since some weeks)

[MikeD]

Well, it happened. First day in a commercial gym (had to move and sort-of lost my home gym), my boxers were torn asunder. And not just a hole. They ripped OPEN, down to the leg, haha. Was actually pretty comfy.
I guess it's boxer-briefs next time.

[natew]

(only started wearing boxer shorts since some weeks)

Low sperm count? lol j/k.

Ripped a pair of boxers almost right in-half doing box squats a couple weeks back. I was very thankful when I found out my actual shorts were still intact. Speaking of which; I always train in the same shorts and they have big tears in both sides below the pockets. The tears are about 2-3 inches and I have to wear very conservative boxers so you can't really tell. Also a bit torn in the front roughly halfway between my balls and my belly button. I've gotten them fixed once in all the same locations, but I think it's about time for a new pair. I don't know where I can get a nice pair that will withstand the squatting, though.

[DaddyBoy]

Laughed when I saw this as I only thought it was me. Yep - 2 pairs of shorts which the split got progressively worse as I worked through the reps. My answer now is to wear jogging bottoms on Squat days. Also it helps my shins from grazing as much when deadlifting...

[OneTake]

Haha..

The only thing I've ripped so far is a pair of slacks/dress pants at work during a deep squat stretch in an empty conference room. Thank God it happened near the end of the day and the rip was in the taint/grundle of the pants, so it was hardly noticeable.

[rpaulson7]

Two pair of shorts for me, including my favorite pair that had a little cell phone pocket right by the main zipper. The other pair were camo, so nobody could see me do it! Well, until my boxers were showing through.

I also put a very small rip in my favorite wind pants, but they're still good to go and my #1 choice. The rip isn't getting any bigger, so it's all good.

[Pseudonym]

Exploded my shorts wide open on a warmup set a few weeks ago. Dropped into the hole and there was a very loud 'pop'. I had to slink home and go back to the gym later that day... Needless to say i bought some stretchier, baggier clothes very soon

[mjh]

My workout pants took a hit from bulgarian squats the other day, but it was just a flesh-wound (stitching separated a little but didn't tear completely).

[simon2010]

Just dropped my jeans off to get the arse stitched up for the third time!

They're less than a year old. Blew one cheek a few weeks ago. Then the other last week. Now getting the original repair redone.

Might be time to get some new jeans.