Genie Hilt

Name: Genie Hilt
Brand: Grip Genie
Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)

Grip Genie’s Genie Hilt is a vertical-bar grip strength implement – a 1-7/8” diameter, 6” long steel handle finished in a grippy, chalk-holding black paint. It loads on any standard loading pin and carabiner (both sold separately) for heavy one-arm deadlift-style pulls, or can be used two-at-a-time for bodyweight pull-up-bar hangs as part of Grip Genie’s Bodyweight Strength Bundle.

It’s a recognized competition implement, not just a novelty accessory – it’s the official tool for the “One Arm Deadlift” event in armlifting and strongman competition, with standardized rules governing loading height, grip (thumbless grip not permitted), and lockout requirements. Independent signal is limited but consistently positive: GymRadar rates it 4.67/5 across 3 reviews, with owners calling it well made and “surprisingly difficult” in a good way for grip training, and two independent lifters have demonstrated it holding up under heavy loads (a 281 lb one-arm pull and a 4-plate pull) without apparent failure.

Finish	Matte grippy black paint (holds chalk)
Made in	USA
Diameter	1-7/8"
Material	High-quality durable steel
Primary use	Vertical one-arm grip pull (loaded) or bodyweight hang (paired)
Manufacturer	Grip Genie
Compatibility	Standard loading pin and carabiner (sold separately)
Gripping surface length	6"

How it compares

	Genie Hilt	Rogue Grip Strap and Carabiner Set	Rotating Deadlift Handle	Fat Gripz - Blue
GymRadar rating	4.67/5	4.67/5	4.63/5	4.62/5
Price	$30.00			$29.99
Finish	Matte grippy black paint (holds chalk)
Made in	USA
Diameter	1-7/8"
Material	High-quality durable steel		Solid steel, powder-coated black finish	Patented, military-grade high-density rubber compound
Primary use	Vertical one-arm grip pull (loaded) or bodyweight hang (paired)
Manufacturer	Grip Genie		Titan Fitness	Fat Gripz
Compatibility	Standard loading pin and carabiner (sold separately)			Barbells, most dumbbells, kettlebells, cable attachments, pull-up bars
Gripping surface length	6"

4.7/5 · 3 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.67/5	3 reviews
Youtube	4.0/5	2 reviews

Grip Genie’s Genie Hilt is a purpose-built vertical-bar grip implement – a 1-7/8”-diameter, 6”-long steel handle that loads on any standard loading pin, used both for heavy one-arm deadlift-style pulls and, paired up, bodyweight hangs. Functionality is the standout: it’s the official implement for the “One Arm Deadlift” event in armlifting/ strongman competition, and GymRadar owners and demonstration lifts from two independent grip-strength athletes converge on the same verdict – genuinely hard to hold, effective for grip training. Versatility is the weakest dimension: it’s a single-exercise specialist tool (vertical pull or bodyweight hang) rather than a multi-use accessory, and a loading pin is sold separately.

+Functionality: recognized competition implement for the armlifting/strongman One Arm Deadlift event, with standardized official rules (Grinder Gym)
+Functionality: genuinely challenging grip stimulus that owners confirm works for both loaded pulls and bodyweight pull-up-bar hangs (GymRadar reviews)
+Build quality: durable steel construction with a grippy, chalk-holding paint finish that owners call well made (GymRadar review from SmokedMuscle)
+Functionality: demonstrated holding up under heavy loads (281 lb one-arm pull, 4-plate pull) in independent lifter videos without apparent failure (YouTube: Adam T Glass, Resurrection Training)

−Versatility: single-purpose implement -- vertical grip pull or bodyweight hang only, not a multi-exercise accessory (manufacturer page)
−Value: loading pin and carabiner are sold separately, adding to the $30 base price before it's usable for loaded work (manufacturer page, Cannon PowerWorks listing)
−Value: independent coverage is thin -- only 3 GymRadar reviews and no editorial/expert reviews found; the two YouTube sources are demonstration lifts, not spoken reviews
−Durability: no long-term wear data available in any source

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