Isolated chest exercises include cable crossover pulleys
. Alternatively, you can also opt for dumbbell pullovers. During isolated chest exercises, just make sure that your pectorals stay squeezed. Compound exercises can be performed in sets of a minimum 6 reps and a maximum of 8 reps. On the other hand, isolated exercises can be performed, in sets of a minimum of 8 reps and a maximum of 12 reps. This is because compound exercises involve heavy weights, while isolated exercises, involve comparatively lighter weights.