Using weights

[groundfore22]

Would you advise using weights to help increase range of motion and flexibility ? I really want to increase my flexibility as much as possible!

 

[EZ_E]

What are you doing now to improve those things?

 

[SteveMobsterG]

If you mean adding resistance in stretched positions - no.

 

[stevesmi]

not at all. lifting weights actually causes compression

if you want to improve range of motion and flexibility then go to bikram yoga

 

[Fella Finn]

Doesn't sound like a very safe thing to do.
Why not just start with doing some basic stretching?
I am not sure what your sport is but basic gym training isn't that demanding as far as flexibility goes.

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

I would try strectching, yoga, and being lean helps too.