: It holds a 6.8/10 rating on IMDb and has been discussed in academic contexts regarding "monstrification" in bodybuilding communities.
The film follows , a bodybuilder with the explicit, non-aesthetic goal of reaching a body mass of 400 pounds . It documents his brutal workout routines and massive food intake, but it is primarily noted for its "honest and open" exploration of performance-enhancing drug use. Under Construction: The Film
: Unlike many fitness documentaries, this film includes detailed footage of steroid cycles, timetables, and the physical act of injecting (pinning) substances. Production and Reception : It holds a 6
(2014) is a raw, independent British documentary directed by James Grealish that chronicles a bodybuilder's extreme journey to the physiological limits of the human frame. Narrative Focus and Protagonist : Unlike many fitness documentaries, this film includes
: A follow-up teaser titled Under Construction 2: Darkness was released in 2016, suggesting a deeper look into the psychological and health-related reputations associated with this extreme lifestyle. Availability
: Crosland framed the project as a journey "from monster to freak," self-identifying with the extreme physical alterations associated with muscle dysmorphia.