Carve-your-Body: Wide Grip Barbell Rows Here are the steps to performing Wide Grip Barbell Row Variation to emphasize your Mid-Upper Back. Step 1: Position your Feet Shoulder Width, if you are Taller, with longer femurs, you will have to Spread your Legs apart even further. Step 2: Grab the Inside Ring with your Pinky Finger so you Grab with a Slightly Wider Grip. Step 3: You want to Push your Hips Back, and slightly bend your Knees, Stabilize your Body in this Position. Step 4: Instead of Pulli