Ak

[tazmision89]

If I am in early position with AK, I usually limp in hopes that someone raises the pot. If they do, then I would not hesitate to go over the top or push in my chips.

From middle position I would raise (not push in), and hope someone raises on top of me. If not, wait to see the flop.

From late position or the button, if anyone raised before me, I would push in and put the pressure on the player.

The same applies with big pairs (AA,KK).

The only time this doesn't apply (at least in my opinion), is in 1) a short handed game and 2) when the blinds are above 300/600 w/ antes.