As a general rule for LST with defoliation, I do the LST training and then wait until the plant turns back up (recovered) any before defoliation.
Following the manifold instructions- I topped the first time, cleand up the stem below node #3-and waited a day or so-to remove the 2 large fan leaves of node #3.
I'm currently @ week #6 and have only bent down the fan leaves under the bud sights.
​​​​​​​The next defoliation will be before the switch, after the plant has reached 1/2 it's desired height.