Here’s an extended interview we did with Lenda Murray, winner of 8 Ms. Olympia titles, making her the most accomplished female bodybuilder the world has ever seen.
This is an extended version of Cary Dinapoli’s performance. Cary’s a bodybuilder featured in the movie who we asked to pose in a studio setting for this poetic posing performance. She struck her traditional quarter turns seen on stage at bodybuilding contests, as well as some of her favorite poses to show off her muscularity. We also experimented with some softer, more dance-like moves and poses. Our goal was to show many sides to the bodybuilder, and we loved the result.
Was the music part of the athletes routine? And are we to wonder what she was thinking while standing with her arms folded and not posing?
Hi John,
Thanks for your comments! This music track was added during the editing process, though we played a variety of music on set during her posing – from Led Zeppelin to Regina Spektor. I think the shot of Cary with her arms folded should be left up to interpretation to some degree, and it serves well to make you wonder what’s inside her head at that moment. From her I feel that you simultaneously get a sense of pride and vulnerability in that shot, which is what I like about it.
- Veronica