How do bands manipulate strength curve?

Resistance bands are instrumental in manipulating the strength curve during exercises, making movements more challenging at the points where muscles are typically stronger. The bands increase resistance as they stretch, which intensifies towards the end of a movement where a muscle is often at its strongest. This feature is unique compared to traditional weights, which provide consistent resistance throughout the movement. By incorporating bands, especially in conjunction with weights, resistance can vary during the lift, increasing at points where the muscles can handle more, thus enhancing the training stimulus and potentially improving strength gains 1 2.