I would LST, if i were you, Its alot easier and causes no stress on the plant at all.
LST'ing is easy, Tie the plant down at the 3rd node, then every other node after that.
Dont use string or some wire, It will cut into the plant. There is some fancy wiring at most nurseries and at wally world that is specifically used to tie plants down.
Its green and looks like a uncut roll of twist ties