It is easier to pinch/bend leaves when the plant is kind of dry. Since they have less water content they are more flexible. If you are trying to train/supercrop, wait til the plant wants water, then train, then water. Silica can also help, but it is an immobile element so you have to add it the whole grow. It isn't as necessary with a soil grow because the soil already has some silica. Good luck!
cheers,
mr.bond