Cutting Up is a short documentary that examines female bodybuilding from the perspective of three women dedicated to the sport. These female competitors, including 8x Ms. Olympia champion Lenda Murray, reflect candidly on the current state of muscle competitions. As we follow Cary Dinapoli and Cheryl Stoneham competing in the 2011 Muscle Beach Labor Day Competition, it appears that the bodybuilding category for women is dying out. Instead, the soft-bodied competitors of the Bikini division take the spotlight. Featuring intimate commentary and poetic performances, this documentary will shake your preconceived notions of what it is like to be a woman who strives for building muscle and cutting up.