Mh. Interesting.

I usually don't push or only a little bit initally but then pull slightly to geht her up. I just don' wait until enough speed has built up that provides the lift for take off. I increase slightly AoA in order to increase lift for take off at lower speeds. That's how aerodynamics work. One can increase lift either by flying faster or by pulling higher AoA.

And I fly online sims since now almost a decade I'd say.