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
59:40 – Helping pro drummers: Thomas Lang, Art Cruz, Matt Billingslea,  and more
1:07:10 – Diet for drummers: Protein, carbs around gigs, and simple food rules that work
1:15:00 – Creatine, magnesium, fiber, and smart supplementation for performance and sleep
1:23:15 – Sunday meal prep, busy schedules, and staying sharp on the road and at home
1:30:40 – Drummechanics.com: Inside the membership, workouts, and live sessions
1:38:00 – Studio makeover, family, kids on drums, and music education in Canada
1:44:10 – Final thoughts: Drum forever, invest in your “fitness bank,” and where to find Brandon

Links:
The Rich Redmond Show site:
therichredmondshow.com

Rich Redmond:
richredmond.com

Podcast production:
itsyourshow.co

Drum-tensive study with Rich:
drumtensive.com

Brandon Green:

drummechanics.com