Weights & flexibility

[bikeyy77]

Do you think its a good idea to use weight to increase your range of flexibility? Ive seen people do this to push past a point they may have been stuck on for some time. seems painful though.

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Generally a bad idea.

 

[stevesmi]

i've never heard of something so blatantly reckless

if you want to increase flexibility the best thing you can do is hot yoga. being in a heated environment will help you push further in your stretch

 

[SteveMobsterG]

There was a fad for partner assisted stretching.

 

[muskate]

Not smart. You can very easily rip a muscle doing weighted stretches.

Stick with bodyweight stretching

 

[RoySimpson]

Assisted stretching with another person is more advised than using weights. You could prmote an injury easily.