: 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
: It holds a 6.8/10 rating on IMDb and has been discussed in academic contexts regarding "monstrification" in bodybuilding communities. Under Construction: The Film
(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 : A follow-up teaser titled Under Construction 2:
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. Narrative Focus and Protagonist The film follows ,
: Produced by JG Productions , the documentary is described as a "brutal and sometimes humorous" account. It maintains a gritty, low-budget feel that mirrors the intensity of the gym environments it captures.
: Crosland framed the project as a journey "from monster to freak," self-identifying with the extreme physical alterations associated with muscle dysmorphia.