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Drum Mechanics

I’m Brandon Green — biomechanics specialist, gym owner, and drummer.

I analyze drumming through the lens of physics and human physiology to help you:

• Reduce pain
• Improve efficiency
• Increase power and speed
• Build long-term resilience

This channel blends drum technique, ergonomics, fitness science, and performance optimization — without fluff.

If you want to understand why something works, not just what to do, subscribe.

Play Stronger. Play Longer.
Drum Forever.

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Drum Mechanics

I just released a new video breaking down Phil Collins’ drum set — and more importantly, what you can learn from it.

This isn’t a fan tribute.

It’s a practical, biomechanics-based breakdown of how his kit design supported performance, endurance, and movement efficiency.

Most drummers copy sounds.
Very few study structure.

If you care about longevity, power, and intelligent setup design — this one matters.

Watch the full breakdown and then look at your own kit differently.

Strong Drummers Play Longer. 🥁
#PhilCollins #DrumLesson #DrumErgonomics

https://youtu.be/dssyjUHRL4c?si=5aP7o...

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⁠How about some ‪@dwdrums‬ love! #dwdrums

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My recent stretching vs. potentiation contraction video sparked a lot of discussion — which I actually appreciate.

So here’s some science.

First: normal passive stretching does not inherently “damage” healthy muscle tissue. That’s not what I was saying.

Where physiology gets more nuanced is this:

When muscle is lengthened under meaningful load — especially during unaccustomed eccentric contractions — we see micro-disruption at the sarcomere level, cytoskeletal strain, and what’s commonly referred to as eccentric-induced muscle damage. That’s very different from light mobility work, but it demonstrates that tissue stress absolutely can occur through lengthening mechanisms.

Separate from tissue damage, there’s also strong evidence that longer-duration passive stretching can acutely reduce force output. Mechanisms likely include:

• Reduced motor unit drive
• Decreased musculotendinous stiffness
• Temporary reductions in rate of force development

That’s not injury. It’s neuromechanics.

And when you’re about to perform a high-velocity, repetitive task like drumming — where wrist and finger flexors are experiencing rapid eccentric loading and high strain rates — those acute reductions matter.

My position is simple:

If the task requires speed, stiffness, and force transmission, a progressive contraction-based warm-up (graded loading, increasing neural drive, controlled tension) is often more specific to the demands of performance than passive stretching alone.

Stretching has value.
It’s just about timing and context.

Strong drummers play longer.

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Drum Mechanics

Most drummers choose a ride cymbal based on sound.

But almost nobody talks about physics.

In this video, I break down the difference between heavier vs thinner ride cymbals — how they absorb and return kinetic energy, how that affects stick rebound, and what it could mean for your wrists long term.

Slow-motion footage.
Real mechanics.
Practical takeaways.

If you care about performance AND longevity, this one matters.

Watch here 👇
https://youtu.be/r7gN8ObgCYs?si=eGOib...

#drummechanics #meinlcymbals @meinlcymbals