Brandon Green - Why So Many Drummers Get Hurt :: Ep 251

Rich sits down with drummer and biomechanics specialist Brandon Green of Drum Mechanics to unpack how drummers can play hard for life without breaking their bodies. They dig into pain‑free technique, throne and kit setup, strength training, cardio, nutrition, and longevity—plus stories about working with Thomas Lang, top touring drummers, and building a business around drummer health.

Timed Highlights:

00:00 – Cold open: Drumstick physics, carpal tunnel, and energy absorption

02:10 – Rich opens the show and introduces Brandon Green of Drum Mechanics

06:40 – Pain‑free drum set playing: Anatomy, physics, and setting up your kit to fit you

14:20 – How bad setup and stick physics create injuries (and how to avoid them)

19:30 – Why most drumming injuries are preventable with better ergonomics and strength

23:55 – Cardio vs. resistance training for drummers and playing into your 60s and 70s

30:05 – VO2 max, longevity, and why “drumming is athletic, but not always exercise”

36:10 – Rich’s snare angle, neck issues, and what changed after working with Brandon

44:00 – Throne height, leg angle, and why your lower back is begging you to fix your seat

52:20 – Brandon’s education: From personal trainer to biomechanics specialist for drummers