Cutting...but getting stronger?

[Patches746]

I've been cutting for a little over 3 months now I'm down 18 lbs, But my bench, squat, and dead lift have all gone up? I thought they'd go for sure but I've put 20lbs on my bench press (185-205)*5 30 on my dead lift (310-340)*1 and 40 on my squat (185-225)*5. Whats happening why are my goals going up but my weight going down? (not that i'm complaining or anything just confused.)

[cmbitton]

Many times when you are new to lifting you can still make large gains even while cutting, albeit not as much as if you'd be bulking. This is also a good sign and means you're probably not losing too much muscle. Keep up the good work.

[Patches746]

Many times when you are new to lifting you can still make large gains even while cutting, albeit not as much as if you'd be bulking. This is also a good sign and means you're probably not losing too much muscle. Keep up the good work.

Thats the thing though i'm not necessarily new to lifting iv been doing it off and on for over a years and a half but this is the first time i'm actually tracking my macros,calories and quality of food I eat.

[LeanMachiner]

Thats the thing though i'm not necessarily new to lifting iv been doing it off and on for over a years and a half but this is the first time i'm actually tracking my macros,calories and quality of food I eat.

you can gain strength on a deficit, not muscle mass though.