Can you get stronger without gaining weight?

[Carnivroar]

Say I wanted to stop at gaining weight at 200 lbs (I'm only 5'7), and go back to eating maintenance. Can I still get stronger?

I see guys that are like 165 lbs with 400+ lbs squat and I get jealous. How do they do it?

[Paul Sousa]

Yes, but at a slower rate and not on a linear progression model (at least not for a sustainable time). You would want to get good control of your diet and use a program better suited for your goals.

[mstrofbass]

I see guys that are like 165 lbs with 400+ lbs squat and I get jealous. How do they do it?

Genetics.

[stronger]

yes, it just takes longer and you dont get to have awesome traps.

and what do you think those 165lb guys would squat at 200? probably something impressive

[manisstrong]

Is the Texas Method an appropriate progression model once you've reached your goal weight?

[Carnivroar]

Is the Texas Method an appropriate progression model once you've reached your goal weight?

Good question.

I just started running the texas method even though I'm not at my goal weight yet. I'm 185 and I want to get to 200 for the time being.

[DaveSev]

Beginners can progress linearly for a while without gaining weight, or so I have found. Of course it gets more difficult sooner.

[mstrofbass]

Is the Texas Method an appropriate progression model once you've reached your goal weight?

Texas Method is an appropriate progression model once you've stopped making linear gains on SS.

[Carnivroar]

Texas Method is an appropriate progression model once you've stopped making linear gains on SS.

That doesn't answer the question. Shall we argue this in court?

[Carlos Daniel]

I find it hard that you will attain you "maximum muscular weight" (I know some people here don't agree with such concept but I don't want to get into that discussion) during linear progression.

EDIT: Or in the near future too.