Plate-loaded power for the lower chest.
Let the machine guide the path while you focus on driving with the lower pecs.
This plate-loaded press sends the handles down and forward, an angle that lines the resistance up with the lower fibres of the chest. The machine holds the path steady so you can load heavy and focus purely on driving with the lower pecs, with the triceps assisting the lockout. It is the low-stress way to give the bottom of your chest dedicated volume, no bench angle juggling and no bar to fight.
Need is strong, but the decline angle does emphasise the lower chest fibres and many lifters find it noticeably easier on their shoulders. If your lower chest lags or flat pressing irritates you, it is a worthwhile slot in the rotation.
Seat height is everything, the handles should sit at lower-chest level with your shoulder blades pulled down and back against the pad. From there, press down and forward and let the machine's path do the aiming.
Your grip or seat position is turning it into an arm press. Check the handles line up with your lower chest, start each rep from a full stretch, and think about sweeping your upper arms together rather than just extending your elbows.
