Is a chest press equal to a Bench press
To some extent, yes. Some people, when they say Chest Press they are referring to a 'Bench Press with dumbbells.' Some lever machines are also called chest presses.
go with the bench press it requires more stabilizing muscles. the chest press will only use the 1 range of motion where the bench will utilize 3 range motion. do less reps until you know you can handle the weight. never fatigue unless you have a spot.
No. The chest press machine doesn't require you to use your satellite cells (stabilizing muscles) to hold the weight in place like the bench press or dumbbell chest press or dumbbell pec flyes do. Some people like to use the chest press machine because it allows them to add on more weight, but that's up to you. I personally prefer to get a better workout. If you do choose this machine as part of your workout, use it at the END of your workout, after you've exhausted your muscles and can benefit from the lack of needing to stabilize the weight.
i think so but i like benching more. it feels like it better to me
