Strength Building Plan is Round 1159 of Jōji Morikawa's Hajime no Ippo manga series.
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- Title Page Character(s): Masaru Aoki, Tomiko
Summary
Aoki thinks Takamura handed him something to use on his penis, and he puts it on and he mentions it is heavy. Takamura is ready to beat up Aoki for it, but allowed it because it was funny. Aoki tries them on his arms and legs, and notices how heavy it is. Aoki asks what Ippo's (bowling) weight is, and Ippo mentions it is the heaviest (16 pounds.) Aoki tries to bowl, but fails at it. Kimura, Itagaki, and Takamura want to have a try at it, but Kumi mentions it is her turn. Kumi is angry at not being alone with Ippo, bowls a strike. Takamura notes why Ippo is bowling since the range of motion here is similar to the build up to the new Dempsey Roll. Ippo's mad at Takamura for suggesting that he is broken, but since he got some free time he is putting it to good use. He plans on finishing the new Dempsey Roll, then return to the gym. Ippo continues to walk and do every little thing slowly while wearing the weights over the next few weeks. Yamaguchi arrives at Funa Bowl, and notices it seems like they are having a bowling tournament with Aoki, Kimura, Itagaki, Takamura, Ippo, and Nanako. Takamura thinks she is her to see him, which surprises Itagaki and Kimura. Takamura mentions that they promised to do it, where Yamaguchi mention he kept on visiting her and she ended up promising him on the condition that he has to beg for it. Takamura can't do it because of his pride, but Itagaki and Kimura mentions they would. Nanako disappointed that Yamaguchi shown up. Yamaguchi is surprised to see Ippo is betting with them while wearing weights on his wrists and ankles. Nanako mentions it is for drinks, but he can't beat Aoki but the other three. Ippo is able to get a strike again. Yamaguchi notices it takes a lot of strength and rock solid stability to do that with one leg in the air. She thinks Ippo's levelled up his natural born strength, and balancing from working on the fishing boat, where it is a fusion of power and flexibility. She tells Ippo that Kamogawa asked to check up on him, and that he is waiting for his return at the end of summer.