Impression taking is getting me confused

Hello everyone, I'm a bit confused about impression taking in Prosthodontics. It's such a fundamental step, and the success of dentures really depends on getting it right.

When I'm taking impressions using impression compound, I don't apply pressure in the rugae area, but I do in the posterior palatal region and along the ridges. I also do border molding by moving the cheeks in a "C" shape, and for the anterior area, I pull the lip outward slightly to record it properly.

My question is, am I doing this right? I've read that impression compound is mucostatic, so I'm not sure if I should be applying pressure at all. I've come across a lot of conflicting information on this, so I'd appreciate any guidance.

Thanks!