Can't afford to bulk any more, can I gain strength while keeping the same weight?

[Joseph DiNatale]

I started my bulk 1st of june at 145 pounds, now I bulked up to 160. Last year I wrestled the 152 class, and it was insanely hard. I don't want to gain any more weight because the more weight you are, the harder the wrestling is.

Can I maintain at around 160, but still gain strength?

[Mr Bounce]

You absolutely can. To focus on maximal strength, try rep ranges of 1-5. Incorporate explosive moments such as olympic lifts, and perform the positive movement of your other exercises as quickly as possible (i.e. force a bench press to the roof as fast as possible). Consider adding plyometrics to your routine. Most importantly, eat at your maintenance level - enough so you shouldn't grow more muscle but your strength will increase (mainly due to your CNS).

[jerseyfury2]

ehh...i mean i guess yea....cut down ur BF% and get cut up while upping strength...nearly impossible to do but good luck

[Roger999]

its definately possible, my deadlift is going up from power training and im cutting, and i broke through a 6month dl plateau aswell while cutting..... just eat less calories, add some cardio in your routine and lift very heavy with low reps

[jerseyfury2]

it is possible but when you're talking a few pounds difference, its gonna be extremely hard

[Vishus]

I've been stuck around 150lbs for a year but my strength keeps greatly increasing.