Originally Posted by Filero

I'm not sure it's contradictory, exactly ... at least, I hope it's not, I followed S&C routines aimed at doing just that when I wrestled & boxed! And I follow Ross's routines now, also targeted at max performance without hypertrophy. Obviously, it's easier to gain power if you gain size along with it -- although be careful, many max-hypertrophy routines can reduce power and especially speed. I think the keys are to develop a routine that is targeted at developing power, avoiding rep and volume ranges that maximize hypertrophy, and just plain watch your calorie intake. Huge power gains can be realized without pushing you out of your weight class due to CNS improvements (this is really key, you must consider your power program to be aimed as much at your CNS as your muscles) and muscle effects such as transition of fibers to type IIb fast-twitch type.