Bowflex is defintely not the best.
With the Bowflex, the first 3 to 6 inches of motion do not place the same amount of load as the last 3 to 6 inches due to the nature of the bow. This is not good since muscle growth is maximized when the maximum load is applied while the muscle is being stretched (ie with bench press at the bottom of the press.)
That being said, the bowflex is better than nothing. I would incorperate free weights with the bowflex to maximize growth. But don't let it stop your workouts.
Cheers.
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5'10"
July 22, 05 - 194 lbs
October 22, 05 - 173 lbs
December 26, 05 - 183 lbs
Still Approx. 17%BF
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