How far apart were your hands? I know they couldn't have been 4". For me, there is about a 1/2" of knurling showing between my hand and the smooth part of the bar. Feet about 6" apart, toes pointed at 10:30 and 1:30
I don't feel the most powerful/comfortable from this position, but I pull the most weight from this position.
Which Al said to pull from that position? Just curious.