I'm guessing that you guys may be talking past one another. When you said "I'm not going to push it" I'm thinking that you meant something more like "I'm not going to rush it".
That would make sense. I would agree with "pushing it" until you can't make progress any longer and need a deload or reset. On the other hand, not "rushing it" as long as you're adding weight regularly when you're able does make sense.